Benin vs Egypt: Land under sorghum production
Benin
111,874 hectares
in 2011
Egypt
156,986 hectares
in 2011
Benin rank
21st
Egypt rank
18th
Land under sorghum production over time
- Benin
- Egypt
How they compare
Egypt currently reports 156,986 hectares against 111,874 hectares in Benin, a difference of 45,112 hectares.
That makes Egypt's figure about 1.4 times Benin's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Egypt ahead.
Benin ranks 21st and Egypt ranks 18th of 41 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Egypt in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Egypt | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 109,168 hectares | 207,280 hectares | 98,112 hectares | Egypt |
| 1970s | 90,657 hectares | 196,653 hectares | 105,996 hectares | Egypt |
| 1980s | 110,395 hectares | 151,674 hectares | 41,279 hectares | Egypt |
| 1990s | 146,854 hectares | 148,968 hectares | 2,114 hectares | Egypt |
| 2000s | 169,687 hectares | 153,923 hectares | 15,764 hectares | Benin |
| 2010s | 111,990 hectares | 148,572 hectares | 36,582 hectares | Egypt |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under sorghum production, Benin or Egypt?
- Egypt, at 156,986 hectares against 111,874 hectares in Benin as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under sorghum production between Benin and Egypt?
- 45,112 hectares, with Egypt ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Egypt?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Benin and Egypt rank globally for land under sorghum production?
- Benin ranks 21st and Egypt ranks 18th 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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About this data
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.