Nigeria vs Rwanda: Land under wheat production
Nigeria
38,000 hectares
in 2011
Rwanda
44,284 hectares
in 2011
Nigeria rank
12th
Rwanda rank
11th
Land under wheat production over time
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 44,284 hectares against 38,000 hectares in Nigeria, a difference of 6,284 hectares.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.2 times Nigeria's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Nigeria ahead.
Nigeria ranks 12th and Rwanda ranks 11th of 32 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 5 and Rwanda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,333 hectares | 999 hectares | 9,334 hectares | Nigeria |
| 1970s | 10,750 hectares | 3,191 hectares | 7,559 hectares | Nigeria |
| 1980s | 34,400 hectares | 4,883 hectares | 29,517 hectares | Nigeria |
| 1990s | 33,620 hectares | 6,791 hectares | 26,829 hectares | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 48,900 hectares | 24,327 hectares | 24,573 hectares | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 37,600 hectares | 46,835 hectares | 9,235 hectares | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under wheat production, Nigeria or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 44,284 hectares against 38,000 hectares in Nigeria as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under wheat production between Nigeria and Rwanda?
- 6,284 hectares, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Rwanda?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Nigeria and Rwanda rank globally for land under wheat production?
- Nigeria ranks 12th and Rwanda ranks 11th 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.