Namibia vs Sierra Leone: Land under maize production
Land under maize production over time
- Namibia
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 38,984 hectares against 30,000 hectares in Namibia, a difference of 8,984 hectares.
That makes Sierra Leone's figure about 1.3 times Namibia's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Namibia ahead.
Namibia ranks 35th and Sierra Leone ranks 33rd of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Namibia averaged higher in 4 and Sierra Leone in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Namibia | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,111 hectares | 14,482 hectares | 3,629 hectares | Namibia |
| 1970s | 21,400 hectares | 11,598 hectares | 9,802 hectares | Namibia |
| 1980s | 20,852 hectares | 12,544 hectares | 8,308 hectares | Namibia |
| 1990s | 29,128 hectares | 9,912 hectares | 19,216 hectares | Namibia |
| 2000s | 26,339 hectares | 27,102 hectares | 763.2 hectares | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 29,000 hectares | 37,212 hectares | 8,212 hectares | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Namibia or Sierra Leone?
- Sierra Leone, at 38,984 hectares against 30,000 hectares in Namibia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Namibia and Sierra Leone?
- 8,984 hectares, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and Sierra Leone?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Namibia and Sierra Leone rank globally for land under maize production?
- Namibia ranks 35th and Sierra Leone ranks 33rd 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.