Tanzania, United Republic of vs Zambia: Land area equipped for irrigation
Land area equipped for irrigation over time
- Tanzania, United Republic of
- Zambia
How they compare
Tanzania, United Republic of currently reports 184,000 hectares against 156,000 hectares in Zambia, a difference of 28,000 hectares.
That makes Tanzania, United Republic of's figure about 1.2 times Zambia's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, Tanzania, United Republic of has been ahead every year.
Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 13th and Zambia ranks 15th of 52 countries.
Tanzania, United Republic of has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Tanzania, United Republic of | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 28,000 hectares | 3,222 hectares | 24,778 hectares | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 1970s | 62,200 hectares | 15,600 hectares | 46,600 hectares | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 1980s | 134,400 hectares | 25,400 hectares | 109,000 hectares | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 1990s | 151,100 hectares | 73,600 hectares | 77,500 hectares | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 2000s | 180,400 hectares | 152,700 hectares | 27,700 hectares | Tanzania, United Republic of |
| 2010s | 184,000 hectares | 156,000 hectares | 28,000 hectares | Tanzania, United Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land area equipped for irrigation, Tanzania, United Republic of or Zambia?
- Tanzania, United Republic of, at 184,000 hectares against 156,000 hectares in Zambia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land area equipped for irrigation between Tanzania, United Republic of and Zambia?
- 28,000 hectares, with Tanzania, United Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Tanzania, United Republic of and Zambia?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Tanzania, United Republic of and Zambia rank globally for land area equipped for irrigation?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 13th and Zambia ranks 15th of 52 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as Land area equipped for irrigation (hectares). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Area equipped to provide water (via irrigation) to the crops. It includes areas equipped for full and partial control irrigation, equipped lowland areas, pastures, and areas equipped for spate irrigation. Data are expressed in 1000 hectares.