Brazil vs Western Africa: Potatoes — Yield
Potatoes — Yield over time
- Brazil
- Western Africa
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 33,520 kg/ha against 6,219 kg/ha in Western Africa, a difference of 27,301 kg/ha.
That makes Brazil's figure about 5.4 times Western Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Western Africa ahead.
Brazil ranks 27th and Western Africa ranks 30th of 201 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 6 and Western Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Western Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,311 kg/ha | 10,422 kg/ha | 4,110 kg/ha | Western Africa |
| 1970s | 8,655 kg/ha | 8,444 kg/ha | 211.35 kg/ha | Brazil |
| 1980s | 12,112 kg/ha | 7,300 kg/ha | 4,812 kg/ha | Brazil |
| 1990s | 14,853 kg/ha | 7,788 kg/ha | 7,064 kg/ha | Brazil |
| 2000s | 21,541 kg/ha | 3,504 kg/ha | 18,037 kg/ha | Brazil |
| 2010s | 28,814 kg/ha | 4,702 kg/ha | 24,112 kg/ha | Brazil |
| 2020s | 33,126 kg/ha | 6,003 kg/ha | 27,123 kg/ha | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher potatoes — yield, Brazil or Western Africa?
- Brazil, at 33,520 kg/ha against 6,219 kg/ha in Western Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in potatoes — yield between Brazil and Western Africa?
- 27,301 kg/ha, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Western Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and Western Africa rank globally for potatoes — yield?
- Brazil ranks 27th and Western Africa ranks 30th of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Potatoes — Yield. 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.