Ethiopia vs Uganda: Land under rice production
Ethiopia
45,000 hectares
in 2011
Uganda
90,000 hectares
in 2011
Ethiopia rank
20th
Uganda rank
17th
Land under rice production over time
- Ethiopia
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 90,000 hectares against 45,000 hectares in Ethiopia, a difference of 45,000 hectares.
That makes Uganda's figure about 2.0 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Uganda has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 20th and Uganda ranks 17th of 42 countries.
Uganda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,643 hectares | 59,000 hectares | 52,357 hectares | Uganda |
| 2000s | 10,476 hectares | 95,500 hectares | 85,024 hectares | Uganda |
| 2010s | 46,370 hectares | 88,500 hectares | 42,130 hectares | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under rice production, Ethiopia or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 90,000 hectares against 45,000 hectares in Ethiopia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under rice production between Ethiopia and Uganda?
- 45,000 hectares, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Uganda?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2011.
- How do Ethiopia and Uganda rank globally for land under rice production?
- Ethiopia ranks 20th and Uganda ranks 17th 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.