Sub-Saharan Africa vs Tanzania, United Republic of: Maize production
Sub-Saharan Africa
57.96 million metric tons
in 2011
Tanzania, United Republic of
4.34 million metric tons
in 2011
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
2nd
Tanzania, United Republic of rank
5th
Maize production over time
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tanzania, United Republic of
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 57.96 million metric tons against 4.34 million metric tons in Tanzania, United Republic of, a difference of 53.62 million metric tons.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 13.4 times Tanzania, United Republic of's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 5th of 6 groups.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sub-Saharan Africa | Tanzania, United Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.11 million metric tons | 703,333 metric tons | 14.41 million metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1970s | 20.77 million metric tons | 1.11 million metric tons | 19.66 million metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1980s | 25.36 million metric tons | 2.09 million metric tons | 23.26 million metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1990s | 32.98 million metric tons | 2.34 million metric tons | 30.64 million metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 42.12 million metric tons | 3.53 million metric tons | 38.59 million metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 57.84 million metric tons | 4.54 million metric tons | 53.30 million metric tons | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize production, Sub-Saharan Africa or Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 57.96 million metric tons against 4.34 million metric tons in Tanzania, United Republic of as of 2011.
- What is the difference in maize production between Sub-Saharan Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 53.62 million metric tons, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sub-Saharan Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Sub-Saharan Africa and Tanzania, United Republic of rank globally for maize production?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd and Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 5th of 6 groups.
- 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.