Cape Verde vs Sierra Leone: Land under maize production
Land under maize production over time
- Cape Verde
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 38,984 hectares against 31,318 hectares in Cape Verde, a difference of 7,666 hectares.
That makes Sierra Leone's figure about 1.2 times Cape Verde's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Cape Verde ahead.
Cape Verde ranks 34th and Sierra Leone ranks 33rd of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Cape Verde averaged higher in 4 and Sierra Leone in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cape Verde | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26,667 hectares | 14,482 hectares | 12,184 hectares | Cape Verde |
| 1970s | 6,000 hectares | 11,598 hectares | 5,598 hectares | Sierra Leone |
| 1980s | 17,575 hectares | 12,544 hectares | 5,031 hectares | Cape Verde |
| 1990s | 32,889 hectares | 9,912 hectares | 22,976 hectares | Cape Verde |
| 2000s | 29,194 hectares | 27,102 hectares | 2,092 hectares | Cape Verde |
| 2010s | 31,673 hectares | 37,212 hectares | 5,539 hectares | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Cape Verde or Sierra Leone?
- Sierra Leone, at 38,984 hectares against 31,318 hectares in Cape Verde as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Cape Verde and Sierra Leone?
- 7,666 hectares, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Sierra Leone?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Cape Verde and Sierra Leone rank globally for land under maize production?
- Cape Verde ranks 34th and Sierra Leone ranks 33rd 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.