Cameroon vs Ethiopia: Land under rice production
Cameroon
55,000 hectares
in 2011
Ethiopia
45,000 hectares
in 2011
Cameroon rank
19th
Ethiopia rank
20th
Land under rice production over time
- Cameroon
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 55,000 hectares against 45,000 hectares in Ethiopia, a difference of 10,000 hectares.
That makes Cameroon's figure about 1.2 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.
Cameroon ranks 19th and Ethiopia ranks 20th of 42 countries.
Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,388 hectares | 6,643 hectares | 5,746 hectares | Cameroon |
| 2000s | 44,513 hectares | 10,476 hectares | 34,037 hectares | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 54,168 hectares | 46,370 hectares | 7,798 hectares | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under rice production, Cameroon or Ethiopia?
- Cameroon, at 55,000 hectares against 45,000 hectares in Ethiopia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under rice production between Cameroon and Ethiopia?
- 10,000 hectares, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Ethiopia?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2011.
- How do Cameroon and Ethiopia rank globally for land under rice production?
- Cameroon ranks 19th 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.