Central America vs South Africa: Rape or colza seed — Area harvested

Central America
2,000 ha
in 2024
South Africa
165,750 ha
in 2024
Central America rank
24th
South Africa rank
24th

Rape or colza seed — Area harvested over time

  • Central America
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 165,750 ha against 2,000 ha in Central America, a difference of 163,750 ha.

That makes South Africa's figure about 82.9 times Central America's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 33 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Central America ahead.

Central America ranks 24th and South Africa ranks 24th of 24 groups.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central America South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 1,210 ha 11,215 ha 10,006 ha South Africa
2000s 3,000 ha 34,020 ha 31,020 ha South Africa
2010s 4,200 ha 67,072 ha 62,872 ha South Africa
2020s 2,200 ha 118,916 ha 116,716 ha South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher rape or colza seed — area harvested, Central America or South Africa?
South Africa, at 165,750 ha against 2,000 ha in Central America as of 2024.
What is the difference in rape or colza seed — area harvested between Central America and South Africa?
163,750 ha, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central America and South Africa?
33 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2024.
How do Central America and South Africa rank globally for rape or colza seed — area harvested?
Central America ranks 24th and South Africa ranks 24th of 24 groups.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Rape or colza seed — Area harvested. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Rape or colza seed — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
98 places, 4,927 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

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