Benin vs Burkina Faso: Land under maize production
Benin
865,000 hectares
in 2011
Burkina Faso
701,196 hectares
in 2011
Benin rank
16th
Burkina Faso rank
18th
Land under maize production over time
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
How they compare
Benin currently reports 865,000 hectares against 701,196 hectares in Burkina Faso, a difference of 163,804 hectares.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.2 times Burkina Faso's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 16th and Burkina Faso ranks 18th of 49 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Burkina Faso | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 393,542 hectares | 165,350 hectares | 228,192 hectares | Benin |
| 1970s | 349,217 hectares | 100,551 hectares | 248,666 hectares | Benin |
| 1980s | 442,954 hectares | 162,186 hectares | 280,769 hectares | Benin |
| 1990s | 517,543 hectares | 218,031 hectares | 299,511 hectares | Benin |
| 2000s | 719,831 hectares | 432,114 hectares | 287,716 hectares | Benin |
| 2010s | 864,075 hectares | 745,758 hectares | 118,316 hectares | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Benin or Burkina Faso?
- Benin, at 865,000 hectares against 701,196 hectares in Burkina Faso as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Benin and Burkina Faso?
- 163,804 hectares, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Burkina Faso?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Benin and Burkina Faso rank globally for land under maize production?
- Benin ranks 16th and Burkina Faso ranks 18th 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.