Malawi vs Rwanda: Land under sorghum production

Malawi
89,607 hectares
in 2011
Rwanda
119,355 hectares
in 2011
Malawi rank
22nd
Rwanda rank
20th

Land under sorghum production over time

  • Malawi
  • Rwanda
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How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 119,355 hectares against 89,607 hectares in Malawi, a difference of 29,748 hectares.

That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.3 times Malawi's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Rwanda ahead.

Malawi ranks 22nd and Rwanda ranks 20th of 41 countries.

Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Rwanda Difference Ahead
1960s 84,333 hectares 113,243 hectares 28,909 hectares Rwanda
1970s 101,000 hectares 139,181 hectares 38,181 hectares Rwanda
1980s 28,929 hectares 163,872 hectares 134,943 hectares Rwanda
1990s 53,664 hectares 111,831 hectares 58,167 hectares Rwanda
2000s 64,971 hectares 170,944 hectares 105,973 hectares Rwanda
2010s 89,052 hectares 126,365 hectares 37,312 hectares Rwanda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher land under sorghum production, Malawi or Rwanda?
Rwanda, at 119,355 hectares against 89,607 hectares in Malawi as of 2011.
What is the difference in land under sorghum production between Malawi and Rwanda?
29,748 hectares, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Rwanda?
51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
How do Malawi and Rwanda rank globally for land under sorghum production?
Malawi ranks 22nd and Rwanda ranks 20th 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.