Ethiopia vs South Africa: Maize production
Ethiopia
4.99 million metric tons
in 2011
South Africa
10.36 million metric tons
in 2011
Ethiopia rank
4th
South Africa rank
1st
Maize production over time
- Ethiopia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 10.36 million metric tons against 4.99 million metric tons in Ethiopia, a difference of 5.37 million metric tons.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.1 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 4th and South Africa ranks 1st of 49 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.31 million metric tons | 9.15 million metric tons | 6.85 million metric tons | South Africa |
| 2000s | 3.34 million metric tons | 9.92 million metric tons | 6.58 million metric tons | South Africa |
| 2010s | 4.44 million metric tons | 11.59 million metric tons | 7.15 million metric tons | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize production, Ethiopia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 10.36 million metric tons against 4.99 million metric tons in Ethiopia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in maize production between Ethiopia and South Africa?
- 5.37 million metric tons, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and South Africa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2011.
- How do Ethiopia and South Africa rank globally for maize production?
- Ethiopia ranks 4th and South Africa ranks 1st of 49 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Production data on maize 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.