China vs Southern Asia: Cereals, primary — Area harvested
Cereals, primary — Area harvested over time
- China
- Southern Asia
How they compare
Southern Asia currently reports 151.53 million ha against 100.58 million ha in China, a difference of 50.95 million ha.
That makes Southern Asia's figure about 1.5 times China's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Southern Asia has been ahead every year.
China ranks 3rd and Southern Asia ranks 4th of 234 countries.
Southern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Southern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 91.72 million ha | 125.14 million ha | 33.42 million ha | Southern Asia |
| 1970s | 97.03 million ha | 135.25 million ha | 38.22 million ha | Southern Asia |
| 1980s | 91.42 million ha | 140.88 million ha | 49.46 million ha | Southern Asia |
| 1990s | 91.76 million ha | 138.94 million ha | 47.17 million ha | Southern Asia |
| 2000s | 83.62 million ha | 138.87 million ha | 55.25 million ha | Southern Asia |
| 2010s | 96.91 million ha | 140.22 million ha | 43.31 million ha | Southern Asia |
| 2020s | 99.59 million ha | 144.79 million ha | 45.20 million ha | Southern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cereals, primary — area harvested, China or Southern Asia?
- Southern Asia, at 151.53 million ha against 100.58 million ha in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in cereals, primary — area harvested between China and Southern Asia?
- 50.95 million ha, with Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Southern Asia?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China and Southern Asia rank globally for cereals, primary — area harvested?
- China ranks 3rd and Southern Asia ranks 4th of 234 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Cereals, primary — 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.