Angola vs South Africa: Land under maize production
Angola
1.71 million hectares
in 2011
South Africa
2.37 million hectares
in 2011
Angola rank
6th
South Africa rank
3rd
Land under maize production over time
- Angola
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2.37 million hectares against 1.71 million hectares in Angola, a difference of 661,160 hectares.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Angola's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Angola ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 3rd of 49 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Angola | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 520,000 hectares | 4.39 million hectares | 3.87 million hectares | South Africa |
| 1970s | 574,000 hectares | 4.64 million hectares | 4.07 million hectares | South Africa |
| 1980s | 701,500 hectares | 4.68 million hectares | 3.97 million hectares | South Africa |
| 1990s | 725,774 hectares | 3.96 million hectares | 3.24 million hectares | South Africa |
| 2000s | 986,190 hectares | 3.06 million hectares | 2.08 million hectares | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.60 million hectares | 2.56 million hectares | 956,670 hectares | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Angola or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2.37 million hectares against 1.71 million hectares in Angola as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Angola and South Africa?
- 661,160 hectares, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and South Africa?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Angola and South Africa rank globally for land under maize production?
- Angola ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 3rd of 49 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as Land under maize 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 maize 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.