Uganda vs Zambia: Land under maize production
Uganda
1.06 million hectares
in 2011
Zambia
1.04 million hectares
in 2011
Uganda rank
11th
Zambia rank
12th
Land under maize production over time
- Uganda
- Zambia
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 1.06 million hectares against 1.04 million hectares in Zambia, a difference of 26,920 hectares.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Zambia ahead.
Uganda ranks 11th and Zambia ranks 12th of 49 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Uganda averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Uganda | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 243,552 hectares | 803,333 hectares | 559,782 hectares | Zambia |
| 1970s | 385,017 hectares | 940,333 hectares | 555,316 hectares | Zambia |
| 1980s | 313,763 hectares | 608,042 hectares | 294,278 hectares | Zambia |
| 1990s | 530,200 hectares | 632,925 hectares | 102,725 hectares | Zambia |
| 2000s | 766,400 hectares | 615,385 hectares | 151,015 hectares | Uganda |
| 2010s | 1.05 million hectares | 1.06 million hectares | 10,820 hectares | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Uganda or Zambia?
- Uganda, at 1.06 million hectares against 1.04 million hectares in Zambia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Uganda and Zambia?
- 26,920 hectares, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Uganda and Zambia?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Uganda and Zambia rank globally for land under maize production?
- Uganda ranks 11th 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.