Madagascar vs Somalia: Land under maize production
Land under maize production over time
- Madagascar
- Somalia
How they compare
Madagascar currently reports 301,589 hectares against 206,804 hectares in Somalia, a difference of 94,785 hectares.
That makes Madagascar's figure about 1.5 times Somalia's.
The two have swapped places 19 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Somalia ahead.
Madagascar ranks 22nd and Somalia ranks 24th of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Madagascar averaged higher in 2 and Somalia in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 117,310 hectares | 132,444 hectares | 15,134 hectares | Somalia |
| 1970s | 112,838 hectares | 121,280 hectares | 8,442 hectares | Somalia |
| 1980s | 136,173 hectares | 223,870 hectares | 87,697 hectares | Somalia |
| 1990s | 175,670 hectares | 197,609 hectares | 21,938 hectares | Somalia |
| 2000s | 239,385 hectares | 224,559 hectares | 14,826 hectares | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 297,451 hectares | 203,966 hectares | 93,484 hectares | Madagascar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Madagascar or Somalia?
- Madagascar, at 301,589 hectares against 206,804 hectares in Somalia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Madagascar and Somalia?
- 94,785 hectares, with Madagascar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Somalia?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Madagascar and Somalia rank globally for land under maize production?
- Madagascar ranks 22nd and Somalia ranks 24th 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.