China vs Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Bananas — Area harvested
Bananas — Area harvested over time
- China
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
How they compare
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) currently reports 1.83 million ha against 325,500 ha in China, a difference of 1.51 million ha.
That makes Least Developed Countries (LDCs)'s figure about 5.6 times China's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has been ahead every year.
China ranks 4th and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 5th of 182 countries.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 33,278 ha | 678,206 ha | 644,928 ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 1970s | 26,615 ha | 852,386 ha | 825,771 ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 1980s | 67,313 ha | 1.03 million ha | 963,665 ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 1990s | 178,452 ha | 1.21 million ha | 1.03 million ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2000s | 288,612 ha | 1.55 million ha | 1.26 million ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2010s | 385,118 ha | 1.72 million ha | 1.33 million ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2020s | 336,641 ha | 1.78 million ha | 1.44 million ha | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bananas — area harvested, China or Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs), at 1.83 million ha against 325,500 ha in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in bananas — area harvested between China and Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- 1.51 million ha, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank globally for bananas — area harvested?
- China ranks 4th and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 5th of 182 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Bananas — Area harvested. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.