Congo vs Somalia: Land under rice production

Congo
3,142 hectares
in 2011
Somalia
3,122 hectares
in 2011
Congo rank
35th
Somalia rank
36th

Land under rice production over time

  • Congo
  • Somalia
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How they compare

Congo currently reports 3,142 hectares against 3,122 hectares in Somalia, a difference of 20 hectares.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 42 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Congo ahead.

Congo ranks 35th and Somalia ranks 36th of 42 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Somalia in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Somalia Difference Ahead
1970s 4,033 hectares 2,524 hectares 1,509 hectares Congo
1980s 1,490 hectares 4,080 hectares 2,590 hectares Somalia
1990s 1,714 hectares 2,106 hectares 391.4 hectares Somalia
2000s 1,934 hectares 2,357 hectares 422.3 hectares Somalia
2010s 2,821 hectares 3,088 hectares 266.5 hectares Somalia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher land under rice production, Congo or Somalia?
Congo, at 3,142 hectares against 3,122 hectares in Somalia as of 2011.
What is the difference in land under rice production between Congo and Somalia?
20 hectares, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Somalia?
42 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2011.
How do Congo and Somalia rank globally for land under rice production?
Congo ranks 35th and Somalia ranks 36th 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

Indicator
Land under rice production (hectares)
Unit
hectares
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
48 places, 2,386 data points, 1961–2011
Last refreshed

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.