South Africa vs Uganda: Potatoes — Area harvested
Potatoes — Area harvested over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 69,129 ha against 67,279 ha in Uganda, a difference of 1,850 ha.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 47th and Uganda ranks 49th of 203 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 6 and Uganda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 46,268 ha | 13,667 ha | 32,602 ha | South Africa |
| 1970s | 46,800 ha | 26,784 ha | 20,016 ha | South Africa |
| 1980s | 60,961 ha | 25,680 ha | 35,281 ha | South Africa |
| 1990s | 58,271 ha | 47,133 ha | 11,137 ha | South Africa |
| 2000s | 54,161 ha | 71,700 ha | 17,539 ha | Uganda |
| 2010s | 65,076 ha | 36,657 ha | 28,419 ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 68,565 ha | 57,430 ha | 11,135 ha | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher potatoes — area harvested, South Africa or Uganda?
- South Africa, at 69,129 ha against 67,279 ha in Uganda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in potatoes — area harvested between South Africa and Uganda?
- 1,850 ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for potatoes — area harvested?
- South Africa ranks 47th and Uganda ranks 49th of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Potatoes — 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.