Madagascar vs Somalia: Land under wheat production
Madagascar
4,553 hectares
in 2011
Somalia
2,662 hectares
in 2011
Madagascar rank
23rd
Somalia rank
25th
Land under wheat production over time
- Madagascar
- Somalia
How they compare
Madagascar currently reports 4,553 hectares against 2,662 hectares in Somalia, a difference of 1,891 hectares.
That makes Madagascar's figure about 1.7 times Somalia's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1976 it was Somalia ahead.
Madagascar ranks 23rd and Somalia ranks 25th of 32 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Madagascar averaged higher in 3 and Somalia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 210 hectares | 3,500 hectares | 3,290 hectares | Somalia |
| 1980s | 413.6 hectares | 3,610 hectares | 3,196 hectares | Somalia |
| 1990s | 3,472 hectares | 2,554 hectares | 918 hectares | Madagascar |
| 2000s | 4,359 hectares | 2,800 hectares | 1,559 hectares | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 4,780 hectares | 2,794 hectares | 1,985 hectares | Madagascar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under wheat production, Madagascar or Somalia?
- Madagascar, at 4,553 hectares against 2,662 hectares in Somalia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under wheat production between Madagascar and Somalia?
- 1,891 hectares, with Madagascar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Somalia?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1976 to 2011.
- How do Madagascar and Somalia rank globally for land under wheat production?
- Madagascar ranks 23rd and Somalia ranks 25th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as Land under wheat 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 wheat 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.