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
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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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.