Benin vs Botswana: Land under sorghum production

Benin
111,874 hectares
in 2011
Botswana
78,697 hectares
in 2011
Benin rank
21st
Botswana rank
24th

Land under sorghum production over time

  • Benin
  • Botswana
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 111,874 hectares against 78,697 hectares in Botswana, a difference of 33,177 hectares.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.4 times Botswana's.

The two have swapped places 15 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Botswana ahead.

Benin ranks 21st and Botswana ranks 24th of 41 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 4 and Botswana in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Botswana Difference Ahead
1960s 109,168 hectares 79,408 hectares 29,760 hectares Benin
1970s 90,657 hectares 91,618 hectares 960.7 hectares Botswana
1980s 110,395 hectares 111,280 hectares 884.9 hectares Botswana
1990s 146,854 hectares 95,497 hectares 51,357 hectares Benin
2000s 169,687 hectares 41,143 hectares 128,544 hectares Benin
2010s 111,990 hectares 68,086 hectares 43,904 hectares Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher land under sorghum production, Benin or Botswana?
Benin, at 111,874 hectares against 78,697 hectares in Botswana as of 2011.
What is the difference in land under sorghum production between Benin and Botswana?
33,177 hectares, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Botswana?
51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
How do Benin and Botswana rank globally for land under sorghum production?
Benin ranks 21st and Botswana ranks 24th of 41 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as Land under sorghum production (hectares). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Land under sorghum production (hectares)
Unit
hectares
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
47 places, 2,346 data points, 1961–2011
Last refreshed

Land under sorghum 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.