Gabon vs Zimbabwe: Land under rice production

Gabon
611 hectares
in 2011
Zimbabwe
304 hectares
in 2011
Gabon rank
38th
Zimbabwe rank
39th

Land under rice production over time

  • Gabon
  • Zimbabwe
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How they compare

Gabon currently reports 611 hectares against 304 hectares in Zimbabwe, a difference of 307 hectares.

That makes Gabon's figure about 2.0 times Zimbabwe's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Zimbabwe ahead.

Gabon ranks 38th and Zimbabwe ranks 39th of 42 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Gabon averaged higher in 3 and Zimbabwe in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Gabon Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
1960s 335.56 hectares 1,883 hectares 1,548 hectares Zimbabwe
1970s 349.5 hectares 1,248 hectares 898 hectares Zimbabwe
1980s 313.9 hectares 328 hectares 14.1 hectares Zimbabwe
1990s 434.6 hectares 214.1 hectares 220.5 hectares Gabon
2000s 486.7 hectares 264.6 hectares 222.1 hectares Gabon
2010s 548.5 hectares 296 hectares 252.5 hectares Gabon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher land under rice production, Gabon or Zimbabwe?
Gabon, at 611 hectares against 304 hectares in Zimbabwe as of 2011.
What is the difference in land under rice production between Gabon and Zimbabwe?
307 hectares, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Zimbabwe?
51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
How do Gabon and Zimbabwe rank globally for land under rice production?
Gabon ranks 38th and Zimbabwe ranks 39th 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.