Egypt vs Senegal: Land under sorghum production
Egypt
156,986 hectares
in 2011
Senegal
135,960 hectares
in 2011
Egypt rank
18th
Senegal rank
19th
Land under sorghum production over time
- Egypt
- Senegal
How they compare
Egypt currently reports 156,986 hectares against 135,960 hectares in Senegal, a difference of 21,026 hectares.
That makes Egypt's figure about 1.2 times Senegal's.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Egypt ahead.
Egypt ranks 18th and Senegal ranks 19th of 41 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Egypt averaged higher in 3 and Senegal in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Egypt | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 207,280 hectares | 121,911 hectares | 85,369 hectares | Egypt |
| 1970s | 196,653 hectares | 120,910 hectares | 75,743 hectares | Egypt |
| 1980s | 151,674 hectares | 128,782 hectares | 22,892 hectares | Egypt |
| 1990s | 148,968 hectares | 155,569 hectares | 6,601 hectares | Senegal |
| 2000s | 153,923 hectares | 186,524 hectares | 32,602 hectares | Senegal |
| 2010s | 148,572 hectares | 155,112 hectares | 6,540 hectares | Senegal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under sorghum production, Egypt or Senegal?
- Egypt, at 156,986 hectares against 135,960 hectares in Senegal as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under sorghum production between Egypt and Senegal?
- 21,026 hectares, with Egypt ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Egypt and Senegal?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Egypt and Senegal rank globally for land under sorghum production?
- Egypt ranks 18th and Senegal ranks 19th 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.