Ghana vs Senegal: Land under sorghum production
Ghana
243,482 hectares
in 2011
Senegal
135,960 hectares
in 2011
Ghana rank
16th
Senegal rank
19th
Land under sorghum production over time
- Ghana
- Senegal
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 243,482 hectares against 135,960 hectares in Senegal, a difference of 107,522 hectares.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.8 times Senegal's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 16th and Senegal ranks 19th of 41 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 156,711 hectares | 121,911 hectares | 34,800 hectares | Ghana |
| 1970s | 211,630 hectares | 120,910 hectares | 90,720 hectares | Ghana |
| 1980s | 230,860 hectares | 128,782 hectares | 102,078 hectares | Ghana |
| 1990s | 301,036 hectares | 155,569 hectares | 145,467 hectares | Ghana |
| 2000s | 297,559 hectares | 186,524 hectares | 111,034 hectares | Ghana |
| 2010s | 248,018 hectares | 155,112 hectares | 92,906 hectares | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under sorghum production, Ghana or Senegal?
- Ghana, at 243,482 hectares against 135,960 hectares in Senegal as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under sorghum production between Ghana and Senegal?
- 107,522 hectares, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Senegal?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Ghana and Senegal rank globally for land under sorghum production?
- Ghana ranks 16th 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.