Botswana vs Cote d'Ivoire: Land under sorghum production
Land under sorghum production over time
- Botswana
- Cote d'Ivoire
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 78,697 hectares against 68,324 hectares in Cote d'Ivoire, a difference of 10,373 hectares.
That makes Botswana's figure about 1.2 times Cote d'Ivoire's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 24th and Cote d'Ivoire ranks 26th of 41 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 5 and Cote d'Ivoire in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Cote d'Ivoire | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79,408 hectares | 17,344 hectares | 62,064 hectares | Botswana |
| 1970s | 91,618 hectares | 39,415 hectares | 52,202 hectares | Botswana |
| 1980s | 111,280 hectares | 36,500 hectares | 74,780 hectares | Botswana |
| 1990s | 95,497 hectares | 50,206 hectares | 45,291 hectares | Botswana |
| 2000s | 41,143 hectares | 59,143 hectares | 18,000 hectares | Cote d'Ivoire |
| 2010s | 68,086 hectares | 68,064 hectares | 22.5 hectares | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under sorghum production, Botswana or Cote d'Ivoire?
- Botswana, at 78,697 hectares against 68,324 hectares in Cote d'Ivoire as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under sorghum production between Botswana and Cote d'Ivoire?
- 10,373 hectares, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Cote d'Ivoire?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Botswana and Cote d'Ivoire rank globally for land under sorghum production?
- Botswana ranks 24th and Cote d'Ivoire ranks 26th 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.