Sierra Leone vs South Africa: Land under millet production
Land under millet production over time
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
How they compare
Sierra Leone currently reports 32,670 hectares against 14,000 hectares in South Africa, a difference of 18,670 hectares.
That makes Sierra Leone's figure about 2.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was South Africa ahead.
Sierra Leone ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 29th of 37 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Sierra Leone averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,895 hectares | 21,556 hectares | 14,660 hectares | South Africa |
| 1970s | 7,080 hectares | 22,000 hectares | 14,920 hectares | South Africa |
| 1980s | 15,900 hectares | 22,000 hectares | 6,100 hectares | South Africa |
| 1990s | 24,600 hectares | 19,376 hectares | 5,224 hectares | Sierra Leone |
| 2000s | 16,622 hectares | 16,397 hectares | 224.1 hectares | Sierra Leone |
| 2010s | 31,185 hectares | 14,050 hectares | 17,135 hectares | Sierra Leone |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under millet production, Sierra Leone or South Africa?
- Sierra Leone, at 32,670 hectares against 14,000 hectares in South Africa as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under millet production between Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 18,670 hectares, with Sierra Leone ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Sierra Leone and South Africa rank globally for land under millet production?
- Sierra Leone ranks 26th 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.