Benin vs Kenya: Land under rice production
Benin
42,000 hectares
in 2011
Kenya
28,031 hectares
in 2011
Benin rank
23rd
Kenya rank
26th
Land under rice production over time
- Benin
- Kenya
How they compare
Benin currently reports 42,000 hectares against 28,031 hectares in Kenya, a difference of 13,969 hectares.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.5 times Kenya's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Kenya ahead.
Benin ranks 23rd and Kenya ranks 26th of 42 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Kenya in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,214 hectares | 4,377 hectares | 2,162 hectares | Kenya |
| 1970s | 6,552 hectares | 6,923 hectares | 371.2 hectares | Kenya |
| 1980s | 7,089 hectares | 12,514 hectares | 5,425 hectares | Kenya |
| 1990s | 11,087 hectares | 11,674 hectares | 587.6 hectares | Kenya |
| 2000s | 28,445 hectares | 15,815 hectares | 12,630 hectares | Benin |
| 2010s | 40,950 hectares | 24,106 hectares | 16,844 hectares | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under rice production, Benin or Kenya?
- Benin, at 42,000 hectares against 28,031 hectares in Kenya as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under rice production between Benin and Kenya?
- 13,969 hectares, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Kenya?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Benin and Kenya rank globally for land under rice production?
- Benin ranks 23rd and Kenya ranks 26th 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.