China vs Nigeria: Bananas — Area harvested
Bananas — Area harvested over time
- China
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 468,358 ha against 325,500 ha in China, a difference of 142,858 ha.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.4 times China's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Nigeria ahead.
China ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 3rd of 182 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 185,141 ha | 251,222 ha | 66,082 ha | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 288,612 ha | 438,500 ha | 149,888 ha | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 385,118 ha | 453,120 ha | 68,002 ha | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 336,641 ha | 497,317 ha | 160,676 ha | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bananas — area harvested, China or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 468,358 ha against 325,500 ha in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in bananas — area harvested between China and Nigeria?
- 142,858 ha, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Nigeria?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2024.
- How do China and Nigeria rank globally for bananas — area harvested?
- China ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 3rd 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.