Africa vs China, mainland: Cereals, primary — Yield
Cereals, primary — Yield over time
- Africa
- China, mainland
How they compare
China, mainland currently reports 6,495 kg/ha against 1,676 kg/ha in Africa, a difference of 4,819 kg/ha.
That makes China, mainland's figure about 3.9 times Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, China, mainland has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 27th and China, mainland ranks 28th of 30 groups.
China, mainland has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | China, mainland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 876.18 kg/ha | 1,670 kg/ha | 793.86 kg/ha | China, mainland |
| 1970s | 1,015 kg/ha | 2,439 kg/ha | 1,424 kg/ha | China, mainland |
| 1980s | 1,140 kg/ha | 3,677 kg/ha | 2,537 kg/ha | China, mainland |
| 1990s | 1,198 kg/ha | 4,623 kg/ha | 3,425 kg/ha | China, mainland |
| 2000s | 1,371 kg/ha | 5,134 kg/ha | 3,762 kg/ha | China, mainland |
| 2010s | 1,573 kg/ha | 5,938 kg/ha | 4,366 kg/ha | China, mainland |
| 2020s | 1,704 kg/ha | 6,385 kg/ha | 4,682 kg/ha | China, mainland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cereals, primary — yield, Africa or China, mainland?
- China, mainland, at 6,495 kg/ha against 1,676 kg/ha in Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in cereals, primary — yield between Africa and China, mainland?
- 4,819 kg/ha, with China, mainland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and China, mainland?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Africa and China, mainland rank globally for cereals, primary — yield?
- Africa ranks 27th and China, mainland ranks 28th of 30 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Cereals, primary — Yield. 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.