South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Barley production
South Africa
312,000 metric tons
in 2011
Zimbabwe
65,299 metric tons
in 2011
South Africa rank
5th
Zimbabwe rank
8th
Barley production over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 312,000 metric tons against 65,299 metric tons in Zimbabwe, a difference of 246,701 metric tons.
That makes South Africa's figure about 4.8 times Zimbabwe's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 5th and Zimbabwe ranks 8th of 17 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 38,222 metric tons | 1,520 metric tons | 36,702 metric tons | South Africa |
| 1970s | 71,700 metric tons | 12,076 metric tons | 59,624 metric tons | South Africa |
| 1980s | 173,000 metric tons | 24,913 metric tons | 148,087 metric tons | South Africa |
| 1990s | 215,023 metric tons | 29,148 metric tons | 185,875 metric tons | South Africa |
| 2000s | 194,372 metric tons | 42,266 metric tons | 152,105 metric tons | South Africa |
| 2010s | 253,000 metric tons | 66,150 metric tons | 186,850 metric tons | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher barley production, South Africa or Zimbabwe?
- South Africa, at 312,000 metric tons against 65,299 metric tons in Zimbabwe as of 2011.
- What is the difference in barley production between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 246,701 metric tons, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for barley production?
- South Africa ranks 5th and Zimbabwe ranks 8th of 17 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as Barley production (metric tons). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Production data on barley relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.