Mozambique vs Zimbabwe: Land under maize production
Land under maize production over time
- Mozambique
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 1.62 million hectares against 1.40 million hectares in Zimbabwe, a difference of 216,370 hectares.
That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.2 times Zimbabwe's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
Mozambique ranks 9th and Zimbabwe ranks 10th of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Mozambique averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 429,444 hectares | 797,198 hectares | 367,754 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 1970s | 546,049 hectares | 936,530 hectares | 390,481 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 1980s | 870,000 hectares | 1.29 million hectares | 423,374 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 1990s | 1.03 million hectares | 1.30 million hectares | 274,469 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 2000s | 1.38 million hectares | 1.49 million hectares | 112,569 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 1.60 million hectares | 1.38 million hectares | 213,405 hectares | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Mozambique or Zimbabwe?
- Mozambique, at 1.62 million hectares against 1.40 million hectares in Zimbabwe as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Mozambique and Zimbabwe?
- 216,370 hectares, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Zimbabwe?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Mozambique and Zimbabwe rank globally for land under maize production?
- Mozambique ranks 9th and Zimbabwe ranks 10th 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.