Gabon vs Gambia: Land under maize production
Gabon
26,000 hectares
in 2011
Gambia
25,256 hectares
in 2011
Gabon rank
37th
Gambia rank
38th
Land under maize production over time
- Gabon
- Gambia
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 26,000 hectares against 25,256 hectares in Gambia, a difference of 744 hectares.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Gabon ahead.
Gabon ranks 37th and Gambia ranks 38th of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Gabon averaged higher in 4 and Gambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Gambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,500 hectares | 1,620 hectares | 3,880 hectares | Gabon |
| 1970s | 5,410 hectares | 4,680 hectares | 730 hectares | Gabon |
| 1980s | 10,460 hectares | 10,290 hectares | 169.7 hectares | Gabon |
| 1990s | 16,491 hectares | 11,374 hectares | 5,117 hectares | Gabon |
| 2000s | 19,769 hectares | 27,971 hectares | 8,202 hectares | Gambia |
| 2010s | 25,500 hectares | 39,028 hectares | 13,528 hectares | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Gabon or Gambia?
- Gabon, at 26,000 hectares against 25,256 hectares in Gambia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Gabon and Gambia?
- 744 hectares, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Gambia?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Gabon and Gambia rank globally for land under maize production?
- Gabon ranks 37th and Gambia ranks 38th 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.