China vs Northern Africa: Cereals, primary — Yield
Cereals, primary — Yield over time
- China
- Northern Africa
How they compare
China currently reports 6,494 kg/ha against 1,877 kg/ha in Northern Africa, a difference of 4,617 kg/ha.
That makes China's figure about 3.5 times Northern Africa's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 29th and Northern Africa ranks 26th of 234 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Northern Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,687 kg/ha | 1,122 kg/ha | 565.02 kg/ha | China |
| 1970s | 2,452 kg/ha | 1,168 kg/ha | 1,284 kg/ha | China |
| 1980s | 3,685 kg/ha | 1,206 kg/ha | 2,478 kg/ha | China |
| 1990s | 4,627 kg/ha | 1,514 kg/ha | 3,112 kg/ha | China |
| 2000s | 5,136 kg/ha | 1,807 kg/ha | 3,329 kg/ha | China |
| 2010s | 5,939 kg/ha | 1,918 kg/ha | 4,022 kg/ha | China |
| 2020s | 6,386 kg/ha | 1,880 kg/ha | 4,506 kg/ha | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cereals, primary — yield, China or Northern Africa?
- China, at 6,494 kg/ha against 1,877 kg/ha in Northern Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in cereals, primary — yield between China and Northern Africa?
- 4,617 kg/ha, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Northern Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China and Northern Africa rank globally for cereals, primary — yield?
- China ranks 29th and Northern Africa ranks 26th of 234 countries.
- 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.