Kenya vs South Africa: Land under barley production
Kenya
18,832 hectares
in 2011
South Africa
80,150 hectares
in 2011
Kenya rank
9th
South Africa rank
6th
Land under barley production over time
- Kenya
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 80,150 hectares against 18,832 hectares in Kenya, a difference of 61,318 hectares.
That makes South Africa's figure about 4.3 times Kenya's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Kenya ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 6th of 17 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,888 hectares | 64,556 hectares | 53,668 hectares | South Africa |
| 1970s | 34,800 hectares | 72,600 hectares | 37,800 hectares | South Africa |
| 1980s | 18,548 hectares | 83,600 hectares | 65,052 hectares | South Africa |
| 1990s | 20,776 hectares | 121,270 hectares | 100,494 hectares | South Africa |
| 2000s | 18,244 hectares | 78,656 hectares | 60,412 hectares | South Africa |
| 2010s | 21,978 hectares | 81,410 hectares | 59,432 hectares | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under barley production, Kenya or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 80,150 hectares against 18,832 hectares in Kenya as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under barley production between Kenya and South Africa?
- 61,318 hectares, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and South Africa?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Kenya and South Africa rank globally for land under barley production?
- Kenya ranks 9th 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.