Ethiopia vs Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Land under barley production
Land under barley production over time
- Ethiopia
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa currently reports 1.29 million hectares against 1.20 million hectares in Ethiopia, a difference of 85,640 hectares.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 2nd and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 5th of 17 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 957,111 hectares | 974,212 hectares | 17,101 hectares | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
| 1970s | 837,100 hectares | 878,768 hectares | 41,668 hectares | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
| 1980s | 892,549 hectares | 923,269 hectares | 30,720 hectares | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
| 1990s | 893,274 hectares | 955,882 hectares | 62,608 hectares | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
| 2000s | 1.02 million hectares | 1.10 million hectares | 83,537 hectares | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.16 million hectares | 1.26 million hectares | 97,865 hectares | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under barley production, Ethiopia or Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, at 1.29 million hectares against 1.20 million hectares in Ethiopia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under barley production between Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- 85,640 hectares, with Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank globally for land under barley production?
- Ethiopia ranks 2nd and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 5th 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.