Mozambique vs Zambia: Land under maize production
Land under maize production over time
- Mozambique
- Zambia
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 1.62 million hectares against 1.04 million hectares in Zambia, a difference of 581,300 hectares.
That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.6 times Zambia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Zambia ahead.
Mozambique ranks 9th and Zambia ranks 12th of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Mozambique averaged higher in 4 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 429,444 hectares | 803,333 hectares | 373,889 hectares | Zambia |
| 1970s | 546,049 hectares | 940,333 hectares | 394,284 hectares | Zambia |
| 1980s | 870,000 hectares | 608,042 hectares | 261,958 hectares | Mozambique |
| 1990s | 1.03 million hectares | 632,925 hectares | 394,713 hectares | Mozambique |
| 2000s | 1.38 million hectares | 615,385 hectares | 766,071 hectares | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 1.60 million hectares | 1.06 million hectares | 536,870 hectares | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Mozambique or Zambia?
- Mozambique, at 1.62 million hectares against 1.04 million hectares in Zambia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Mozambique and Zambia?
- 581,300 hectares, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Zambia?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Mozambique and Zambia rank globally for land under maize production?
- Mozambique ranks 9th and Zambia ranks 12th 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.