Botswana vs Namibia: Maize (corn) — Area harvested
Maize (corn) — Area harvested over time
- Botswana
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 32,215 ha against 30,000 ha in Botswana, a difference of 2,215 ha.
That makes Namibia's figure about 1.1 times Botswana's.
The two have swapped places 22 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Namibia ahead.
Botswana ranks 136th and Namibia ranks 134th of 222 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 6 and Namibia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16,079 ha | 18,111 ha | 2,032 ha | Namibia |
| 1970s | 43,580 ha | 21,400 ha | 22,180 ha | Botswana |
| 1980s | 25,990 ha | 20,852 ha | 5,138 ha | Botswana |
| 1990s | 43,763 ha | 29,128 ha | 14,634 ha | Botswana |
| 2000s | 49,428 ha | 26,339 ha | 23,090 ha | Botswana |
| 2010s | 61,100 ha | 28,664 ha | 32,437 ha | Botswana |
| 2020s | 65,807 ha | 41,747 ha | 24,060 ha | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — area harvested, Botswana or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 32,215 ha against 30,000 ha in Botswana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — area harvested between Botswana and Namibia?
- 2,215 ha, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Namibia?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and Namibia rank globally for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Botswana ranks 136th and Namibia ranks 134th of 222 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Maize (corn) — Area harvested. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.