Eritrea vs South Africa: Land under barley production
Eritrea
43,476 hectares
in 2011
South Africa
80,150 hectares
in 2011
Eritrea rank
8th
South Africa rank
6th
Land under barley production over time
- Eritrea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 80,150 hectares against 43,476 hectares in Eritrea, a difference of 36,674 hectares.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.8 times Eritrea's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Eritrea ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 6th of 17 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41,711 hectares | 119,100 hectares | 77,389 hectares | South Africa |
| 2000s | 45,942 hectares | 78,656 hectares | 32,714 hectares | South Africa |
| 2010s | 50,738 hectares | 81,410 hectares | 30,672 hectares | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under barley production, Eritrea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 80,150 hectares against 43,476 hectares in Eritrea as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under barley production between Eritrea and South Africa?
- 36,674 hectares, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and South Africa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2011.
- How do Eritrea and South Africa rank globally for land under barley production?
- Eritrea ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 6th of 17 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as Land under barley production (hectares). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Land under barley production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on 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.