Sierra Leone vs Sudan: Land under maize production
Land under maize production over time
- Sierra Leone
- Sudan
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 38,984 hectares against 26,460 hectares in Sudan, a difference of 12,524 hectares.
That makes Sierra Leone's figure about 1.5 times Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 50 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
Sierra Leone ranks 33rd and Sudan ranks 36th of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Sierra Leone averaged higher in 1 and Sudan in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,482 hectares | 29,223 hectares | 14,740 hectares | Sudan |
| 1970s | 11,598 hectares | 58,367 hectares | 46,769 hectares | Sudan |
| 1980s | 12,544 hectares | 56,686 hectares | 44,142 hectares | Sudan |
| 1990s | 9,912 hectares | 80,796 hectares | 70,884 hectares | Sudan |
| 2000s | 27,102 hectares | 55,565 hectares | 28,463 hectares | Sudan |
| 2010s | 35,440 hectares | 26,460 hectares | 8,980 hectares | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Sierra Leone or Sudan?
- Sierra Leone, at 38,984 hectares against 26,460 hectares in Sudan as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Sierra Leone and Sudan?
- 12,524 hectares, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and Sudan?
- 50 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2010.
- How do Sierra Leone and Sudan rank globally for land under maize production?
- Sierra Leone ranks 33rd and Sudan ranks 36th 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.