Libya vs South Africa: Permanent cropland
Permanent cropland over time
- Libya
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 413,000 hectares against 335,000 hectares in Libya, a difference of 78,000 hectares.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Libya's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 51 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Libya ahead.
Libya ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 16th of 52 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 4 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Libya | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 281,000 hectares | 212,222 hectares | 68,778 hectares | Libya |
| 1970s | 313,700 hectares | 275,500 hectares | 38,200 hectares | Libya |
| 1980s | 334,600 hectares | 300,000 hectares | 34,600 hectares | Libya |
| 1990s | 344,100 hectares | 327,500 hectares | 16,600 hectares | Libya |
| 2000s | 335,000 hectares | 384,700 hectares | 49,700 hectares | South Africa |
| 2010s | 335,000 hectares | 421,500 hectares | 86,500 hectares | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher permanent cropland, Libya or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 413,000 hectares against 335,000 hectares in Libya as of 2011.
- What is the difference in permanent cropland between Libya and South Africa?
- 78,000 hectares, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and South Africa?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Libya and South Africa rank globally for permanent cropland?
- Libya ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 16th of 52 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as Permanent cropland (hectares). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Permanent cropland is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber.