Benin vs Ethiopia: Land under rice production
Benin
42,000 hectares
in 2011
Ethiopia
45,000 hectares
in 2011
Benin rank
23rd
Ethiopia rank
20th
Land under rice production over time
- Benin
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 45,000 hectares against 42,000 hectares in Benin, a difference of 3,000 hectares.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.1 times Benin's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 19 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Benin ahead.
Benin ranks 23rd and Ethiopia ranks 20th of 42 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Ethiopia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,512 hectares | 6,643 hectares | 5,870 hectares | Benin |
| 2000s | 28,445 hectares | 10,476 hectares | 17,969 hectares | Benin |
| 2010s | 40,950 hectares | 46,370 hectares | 5,420 hectares | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under rice production, Benin or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 45,000 hectares against 42,000 hectares in Benin as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under rice production between Benin and Ethiopia?
- 3,000 hectares, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Ethiopia?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2011.
- How do Benin and Ethiopia rank globally for land under rice production?
- Benin ranks 23rd and Ethiopia ranks 20th of 42 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as Land under rice 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 rice 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.