Benin vs Egypt: Land under maize production
Benin
865,000 hectares
in 2011
Egypt
888,329 hectares
in 2011
Benin rank
16th
Egypt rank
15th
Land under maize production over time
- Benin
- Egypt
How they compare
Egypt currently reports 888,329 hectares against 865,000 hectares in Benin, a difference of 23,329 hectares.
Across all 51 years both countries report, Egypt has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 16th and Egypt ranks 15th of 49 countries.
Egypt has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Egypt | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 393,542 hectares | 662,298 hectares | 268,756 hectares | Egypt |
| 1970s | 349,217 hectares | 724,777 hectares | 375,560 hectares | Egypt |
| 1980s | 442,954 hectares | 802,424 hectares | 359,470 hectares | Egypt |
| 1990s | 517,543 hectares | 820,721 hectares | 303,179 hectares | Egypt |
| 2000s | 719,831 hectares | 849,180 hectares | 129,349 hectares | Egypt |
| 2010s | 864,075 hectares | 928,424 hectares | 64,349 hectares | Egypt |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Benin or Egypt?
- Egypt, at 888,329 hectares against 865,000 hectares in Benin as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Benin and Egypt?
- 23,329 hectares, with Egypt ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Egypt?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Benin and Egypt rank globally for land under maize production?
- Benin ranks 16th and Egypt ranks 15th 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.