Mauritius vs Sao Tome and Principe: Land under maize production
Land under maize production over time
- Mauritius
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 1,300 hectares against 43 hectares in Mauritius, a difference of 1,257 hectares.
That makes Sao Tome and Principe's figure about 30.2 times Mauritius's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
Mauritius ranks 48th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 46th of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Mauritius averaged higher in 2 and Sao Tome and Principe in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritius | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 157.78 hectares | 282.78 hectares | 125 hectares | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 1970s | 430.7 hectares | 328.5 hectares | 102.2 hectares | Mauritius |
| 1980s | 803.2 hectares | 549 hectares | 254.2 hectares | Mauritius |
| 1990s | 252.8 hectares | 1,581 hectares | 1,328 hectares | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2000s | 58.4 hectares | 1,206 hectares | 1,147 hectares | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2010s | 45.5 hectares | 1,250 hectares | 1,204 hectares | Sao Tome and Principe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Mauritius or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Sao Tome and Principe, at 1,300 hectares against 43 hectares in Mauritius as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Mauritius and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 1,257 hectares, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritius and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Mauritius and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for land under maize production?
- Mauritius ranks 48th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 46th 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.