Nigeria vs North Africa: Permanent cropland
Permanent cropland over time
- Nigeria
- North Africa
How they compare
North Africa currently reports 5.59 million hectares against 3.20 million hectares in Nigeria, a difference of 2.39 million hectares.
That makes North Africa's figure about 1.7 times Nigeria's.
Across all 51 years both countries report, North Africa has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 2nd and North Africa ranks 6th of 52 countries.
North Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | North Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.42 million hectares | 2.54 million hectares | 122,667 hectares | North Africa |
| 1970s | 2.50 million hectares | 3.06 million hectares | 566,600 hectares | North Africa |
| 1980s | 2.54 million hectares | 3.52 million hectares | 988,200 hectares | North Africa |
| 1990s | 2.54 million hectares | 4.15 million hectares | 1.61 million hectares | North Africa |
| 2000s | 2.92 million hectares | 4.89 million hectares | 1.96 million hectares | North Africa |
| 2010s | 3.20 million hectares | 5.58 million hectares | 2.38 million hectares | North Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher permanent cropland, Nigeria or North Africa?
- North Africa, at 5.59 million hectares against 3.20 million hectares in Nigeria as of 2011.
- What is the difference in permanent cropland between Nigeria and North Africa?
- 2.39 million hectares, with North Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and North Africa?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2011.
- How do Nigeria and North Africa rank globally for permanent cropland?
- Nigeria ranks 2nd and North Africa ranks 6th 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.