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
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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

Indicator
Land under wheat production (hectares)
Unit
hectares
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 1,850 data points, 1961–2011
Last refreshed

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.