Benin vs South Africa: Land under millet production
Land under millet production over time
- Benin
- South Africa
How they compare
Benin currently reports 28,387 hectares against 14,000 hectares in South Africa, a difference of 14,387 hectares.
That makes Benin's figure about 2.0 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was South Africa ahead.
Benin ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 29th of 37 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,741 hectares | 21,556 hectares | 2,815 hectares | South Africa |
| 1970s | 19,363 hectares | 22,000 hectares | 2,637 hectares | South Africa |
| 1980s | 21,312 hectares | 22,000 hectares | 688.4 hectares | South Africa |
| 1990s | 36,935 hectares | 19,376 hectares | 17,558 hectares | Benin |
| 2000s | 43,455 hectares | 16,397 hectares | 27,058 hectares | Benin |
| 2010s | 30,090 hectares | 14,050 hectares | 16,040 hectares | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under millet production, Benin or South Africa?
- Benin, at 28,387 hectares against 14,000 hectares in South Africa as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under millet production between Benin and South Africa?
- 14,387 hectares, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and South Africa?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Benin and South Africa rank globally for land under millet production?
- Benin ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 29th of 37 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as Land under millet 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 millet 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.