Malawi vs Namibia: Land under wheat production
Malawi
1,216 hectares
in 2011
Namibia
2,200 hectares
in 2011
Malawi rank
29th
Namibia rank
27th
Land under wheat production over time
- Malawi
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 2,200 hectares against 1,216 hectares in Malawi, a difference of 984 hectares.
That makes Namibia's figure about 1.8 times Malawi's.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Namibia ahead.
Malawi ranks 29th and Namibia ranks 27th of 32 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 3 and Namibia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 217.78 hectares | 438.89 hectares | 221.11 hectares | Namibia |
| 1970s | 350 hectares | 400 hectares | 50 hectares | Namibia |
| 1980s | 1,587 hectares | 1,225 hectares | 362.1 hectares | Malawi |
| 1990s | 1,942 hectares | 1,086 hectares | 856.2 hectares | Malawi |
| 2000s | 2,056 hectares | 1,855 hectares | 200.5 hectares | Malawi |
| 2010s | 1,382 hectares | 2,050 hectares | 668 hectares | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under wheat production, Malawi or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 2,200 hectares against 1,216 hectares in Malawi as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under wheat production between Malawi and Namibia?
- 984 hectares, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Namibia?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Malawi and Namibia rank globally for land under wheat production?
- Malawi ranks 29th and Namibia ranks 27th 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.