Gambia vs Namibia: Land under maize production
Gambia
25,256 hectares
in 2011
Namibia
30,000 hectares
in 2011
Gambia rank
38th
Namibia rank
35th
Land under maize production over time
- Gambia
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 30,000 hectares against 25,256 hectares in Gambia, a difference of 4,744 hectares.
That makes Namibia's figure about 1.2 times Gambia's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Namibia ahead.
Gambia ranks 38th and Namibia ranks 35th of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 2 and Namibia in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,620 hectares | 18,111 hectares | 16,491 hectares | Namibia |
| 1970s | 4,680 hectares | 21,400 hectares | 16,720 hectares | Namibia |
| 1980s | 10,290 hectares | 20,852 hectares | 10,562 hectares | Namibia |
| 1990s | 11,374 hectares | 29,128 hectares | 17,754 hectares | Namibia |
| 2000s | 27,971 hectares | 26,339 hectares | 1,632 hectares | Gambia |
| 2010s | 39,028 hectares | 29,000 hectares | 10,028 hectares | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Gambia or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 30,000 hectares against 25,256 hectares in Gambia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Gambia and Namibia?
- 4,744 hectares, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Namibia?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Gambia and Namibia rank globally for land under maize production?
- Gambia ranks 38th and Namibia ranks 35th 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.