Guinea-Bissau vs Mauritania: Land under maize production
Land under maize production over time
- Guinea-Bissau
- Mauritania
How they compare
Guinea-Bissau currently reports 22,894 hectares against 17,559 hectares in Mauritania, a difference of 5,335 hectares.
That makes Guinea-Bissau's figure about 1.3 times Mauritania's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Mauritania ahead.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 39th and Mauritania ranks 41st of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Guinea-Bissau averaged higher in 4 and Mauritania in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guinea-Bissau | Mauritania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,667 hectares | 6,211 hectares | 2,544 hectares | Mauritania |
| 1970s | 6,650 hectares | 7,410 hectares | 760 hectares | Mauritania |
| 1980s | 13,098 hectares | 5,875 hectares | 7,223 hectares | Guinea-Bissau |
| 1990s | 14,291 hectares | 9,218 hectares | 5,074 hectares | Guinea-Bissau |
| 2000s | 17,684 hectares | 15,894 hectares | 1,790 hectares | Guinea-Bissau |
| 2010s | 20,368 hectares | 20,366 hectares | 2 hectares | Guinea-Bissau |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Guinea-Bissau or Mauritania?
- Guinea-Bissau, at 22,894 hectares against 17,559 hectares in Mauritania as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania?
- 5,335 hectares, with Guinea-Bissau ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania rank globally for land under maize production?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 39th and Mauritania ranks 41st 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.