Central African Republic vs Lesotho: Land under maize production
Land under maize production over time
- Central African Republic
- Lesotho
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 115,688 hectares against 95,213 hectares in Central African Republic, a difference of 20,475 hectares.
That makes Lesotho's figure about 1.2 times Central African Republic's.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Lesotho ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 30th and Lesotho ranks 28th of 49 countries.
Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 55,667 hectares | 142,390 hectares | 86,724 hectares | Lesotho |
| 1970s | 87,206 hectares | 110,591 hectares | 23,385 hectares | Lesotho |
| 1980s | 83,978 hectares | 125,642 hectares | 41,664 hectares | Lesotho |
| 1990s | 79,202 hectares | 122,244 hectares | 43,042 hectares | Lesotho |
| 2000s | 137,400 hectares | 140,688 hectares | 3,288 hectares | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 94,052 hectares | 128,514 hectares | 34,462 hectares | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Central African Republic or Lesotho?
- Lesotho, at 115,688 hectares against 95,213 hectares in Central African Republic as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Central African Republic and Lesotho?
- 20,475 hectares, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Lesotho?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Central African Republic and Lesotho rank globally for land under maize production?
- Central African Republic ranks 30th 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.