Mozambique vs Somalia: Land under sorghum production
Land under sorghum production over time
- Mozambique
- Somalia
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 638,872 hectares against 369,957 hectares in Somalia, a difference of 268,915 hectares.
That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.7 times Somalia's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Somalia ahead.
Mozambique ranks 10th and Somalia ranks 11th of 41 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Mozambique averaged higher in 2 and Somalia in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 226,086 hectares | 383,667 hectares | 157,580 hectares | Somalia |
| 1970s | 251,405 hectares | 402,920 hectares | 151,515 hectares | Somalia |
| 1980s | 346,000 hectares | 486,250 hectares | 140,250 hectares | Somalia |
| 1990s | 423,703 hectares | 368,472 hectares | 55,231 hectares | Mozambique |
| 2000s | 363,106 hectares | 369,488 hectares | 6,383 hectares | Somalia |
| 2010s | 629,436 hectares | 364,493 hectares | 264,943 hectares | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under sorghum production, Mozambique or Somalia?
- Mozambique, at 638,872 hectares against 369,957 hectares in Somalia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under sorghum production between Mozambique and Somalia?
- 268,915 hectares, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Somalia?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Mozambique and Somalia rank globally for land under sorghum production?
- Mozambique ranks 10th and Somalia ranks 11th 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.