Benin vs Togo: Land under maize production

Benin
865,000 hectares
in 2011
Togo
522,630 hectares
in 2011
Benin rank
16th
Togo rank
19th

Land under maize production over time

  • Benin
  • Togo
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 865,000 hectares against 522,630 hectares in Togo, a difference of 342,370 hectares.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.7 times Togo's.

Across all 51 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 16th and Togo ranks 19th of 49 countries.

Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Togo Difference Ahead
1960s 393,542 hectares 166,219 hectares 227,323 hectares Benin
1970s 349,217 hectares 121,675 hectares 227,542 hectares Benin
1980s 442,954 hectares 208,994 hectares 233,960 hectares Benin
1990s 517,543 hectares 352,913 hectares 164,629 hectares Benin
2000s 719,831 hectares 451,052 hectares 268,779 hectares Benin
2010s 864,075 hectares 528,601 hectares 335,474 hectares Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher land under maize production, Benin or Togo?
Benin, at 865,000 hectares against 522,630 hectares in Togo as of 2011.
What is the difference in land under maize production between Benin and Togo?
342,370 hectares, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Togo?
51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
How do Benin and Togo rank globally for land under maize production?
Benin ranks 16th and Togo ranks 19th 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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Indicator
Land under maize production (hectares)
Unit
hectares
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
55 places, 2,752 data points, 1961–2011
Last refreshed

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.