South Africa vs Tanzania, United Republic of: Land under maize production
Land under maize production over time
- South Africa
- Tanzania, United Republic of
How they compare
Tanzania, United Republic of currently reports 3.29 million hectares against 2.37 million hectares in South Africa, a difference of 915,550 hectares.
That makes Tanzania, United Republic of's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 3rd and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 2nd of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 5 and Tanzania, United Republic of in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tanzania, United Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.39 million hectares | 950,889 hectares | 3.43 million hectares | South Africa |
| 1970s | 4.64 million hectares | 1.14 million hectares | 3.50 million hectares | South Africa |
| 1980s | 4.68 million hectares | 1.57 million hectares | 3.11 million hectares | South Africa |
| 1990s | 3.96 million hectares | 1.60 million hectares | 2.37 million hectares | South Africa |
| 2000s | 3.06 million hectares | 2.54 million hectares | 518,217 hectares | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2.56 million hectares | 3.17 million hectares | 612,130 hectares | Tanzania, United Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, South Africa or Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Tanzania, United Republic of, at 3.29 million hectares against 2.37 million hectares in South Africa as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 915,550 hectares, with Tanzania, United Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do South Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of rank globally for land under maize production?
- South Africa ranks 3rd and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 2nd 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.