Botswana vs Cape Verde: Land under maize production
Land under maize production over time
- Botswana
- Cape Verde
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 85,000 hectares against 31,318 hectares in Cape Verde, a difference of 53,682 hectares.
That makes Botswana's figure about 2.7 times Cape Verde's.
The two have swapped places 17 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Cape Verde ahead.
Botswana ranks 31st and Cape Verde ranks 34th of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 5 and Cape Verde in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Cape Verde | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16,079 hectares | 26,667 hectares | 10,587 hectares | Cape Verde |
| 1970s | 43,580 hectares | 6,000 hectares | 37,580 hectares | Botswana |
| 1980s | 25,990 hectares | 17,575 hectares | 8,415 hectares | Botswana |
| 1990s | 43,763 hectares | 32,889 hectares | 10,874 hectares | Botswana |
| 2000s | 49,428 hectares | 29,194 hectares | 20,234 hectares | Botswana |
| 2010s | 75,194 hectares | 31,673 hectares | 43,521 hectares | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Botswana or Cape Verde?
- Botswana, at 85,000 hectares against 31,318 hectares in Cape Verde as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Botswana and Cape Verde?
- 53,682 hectares, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Cape Verde?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Botswana and Cape Verde rank globally for land under maize production?
- Botswana ranks 31st and Cape Verde ranks 34th 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.