Burundi vs Lesotho: Land under maize production
Burundi
129,144 hectares
in 2011
Lesotho
115,688 hectares
in 2011
Burundi rank
27th
Lesotho rank
28th
Land under maize production over time
- Burundi
- Lesotho
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 129,144 hectares against 115,688 hectares in Lesotho, a difference of 13,456 hectares.
That makes Burundi's figure about 1.1 times Lesotho's.
The two have swapped places 13 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Lesotho ahead.
Burundi ranks 27th and Lesotho ranks 28th of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 2 and Lesotho in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 105,566 hectares | 142,390 hectares | 36,825 hectares | Lesotho |
| 1970s | 116,800 hectares | 110,591 hectares | 6,209 hectares | Burundi |
| 1980s | 130,100 hectares | 125,642 hectares | 4,458 hectares | Burundi |
| 1990s | 116,700 hectares | 122,244 hectares | 5,544 hectares | Lesotho |
| 2000s | 114,382 hectares | 140,688 hectares | 26,307 hectares | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 127,372 hectares | 128,514 hectares | 1,142 hectares | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Burundi or Lesotho?
- Burundi, at 129,144 hectares against 115,688 hectares in Lesotho as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Burundi and Lesotho?
- 13,456 hectares, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Lesotho?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Burundi and Lesotho rank globally for land under maize production?
- Burundi ranks 27th and Lesotho ranks 28th 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.