Uganda vs Zimbabwe: Land under maize production
Uganda
1.06 million hectares
in 2011
Zimbabwe
1.40 million hectares
in 2011
Uganda rank
11th
Zimbabwe rank
10th
Land under maize production over time
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 1.40 million hectares against 1.06 million hectares in Uganda, a difference of 338,010 hectares.
That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 1.3 times Uganda's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.
Uganda ranks 11th and Zimbabwe ranks 10th of 49 countries.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Uganda | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 243,552 hectares | 797,198 hectares | 553,647 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 1970s | 385,017 hectares | 936,530 hectares | 551,513 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 1980s | 313,763 hectares | 1.29 million hectares | 979,611 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 1990s | 530,200 hectares | 1.30 million hectares | 771,907 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 2000s | 766,400 hectares | 1.49 million hectares | 727,625 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 1.05 million hectares | 1.38 million hectares | 334,285 hectares | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under maize production, Uganda or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 1.40 million hectares against 1.06 million hectares in Uganda as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under maize production between Uganda and Zimbabwe?
- 338,010 hectares, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Uganda and Zimbabwe?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Uganda and Zimbabwe rank globally for land under maize production?
- Uganda ranks 11th 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.