Nigeria vs Zambia: Land under wheat production
Nigeria
38,000 hectares
in 2011
Zambia
37,631 hectares
in 2011
Nigeria rank
12th
Zambia rank
13th
Land under wheat production over time
- Nigeria
- Zambia
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 38,000 hectares against 37,631 hectares in Zambia, a difference of 369 hectares.
Across all 51 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 12th and Zambia ranks 13th of 32 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,333 hectares | 215.56 hectares | 10,118 hectares | Nigeria |
| 1970s | 10,750 hectares | 806.4 hectares | 9,944 hectares | Nigeria |
| 1980s | 34,400 hectares | 5,084 hectares | 29,316 hectares | Nigeria |
| 1990s | 33,620 hectares | 11,594 hectares | 22,026 hectares | Nigeria |
| 2000s | 48,900 hectares | 17,428 hectares | 31,472 hectares | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 37,600 hectares | 32,461 hectares | 5,139 hectares | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land under wheat production, Nigeria or Zambia?
- Nigeria, at 38,000 hectares against 37,631 hectares in Zambia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in land under wheat production between Nigeria and Zambia?
- 369 hectares, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Zambia?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Nigeria and Zambia rank globally for land under wheat production?
- Nigeria ranks 12th and Zambia ranks 13th 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.