South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Land under rice production
Land under rice production over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,012 hectares against 304 hectares in Zimbabwe, a difference of 708 hectares.
That makes South Africa's figure about 3.3 times Zimbabwe's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 37th and Zimbabwe ranks 39th of 42 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 5 and Zimbabwe in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,356 hectares | 1,883 hectares | 527.78 hectares | Zimbabwe |
| 1970s | 1,300 hectares | 1,248 hectares | 52.5 hectares | South Africa |
| 1980s | 1,300 hectares | 328 hectares | 972 hectares | South Africa |
| 1990s | 1,063 hectares | 214.1 hectares | 848.8 hectares | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1,240 hectares | 264.6 hectares | 975.5 hectares | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,068 hectares | 296 hectares | 771.5 hectares | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under rice production, South Africa or Zimbabwe?
- South Africa, at 1,012 hectares against 304 hectares in Zimbabwe as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under rice production between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 708 hectares, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for land under rice production?
- South Africa ranks 37th 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
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.