Laos vs South Africa: Roots and Tubers, Total — Yield
Roots and Tubers, Total — Yield over time
- Laos
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 27,943 kg/ha against 27,906 kg/ha in Laos, a difference of 37 kg/ha.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Laos ahead.
Laos ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 47th of 251 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 6.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7,168 kg/ha | 7,721 kg/ha | 553.5 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1970s | 9,264 kg/ha | 11,894 kg/ha | 2,630 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1980s | 9,039 kg/ha | 13,638 kg/ha | 4,600 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 1990s | 7,877 kg/ha | 20,104 kg/ha | 12,227 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2000s | 10,142 kg/ha | 26,243 kg/ha | 16,101 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2010s | 25,019 kg/ha | 26,964 kg/ha | 1,944 kg/ha | South Africa |
| 2020s | 28,883 kg/ha | 26,772 kg/ha | 2,111 kg/ha | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher roots and tubers, total — yield, Laos or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 27,943 kg/ha against 27,906 kg/ha in Laos as of 2024.
- What is the difference in roots and tubers, total — yield between Laos and South Africa?
- 37 kg/ha, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and South Africa?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Laos and South Africa rank globally for roots and tubers, total — yield?
- Laos ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 47th of 251 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Roots and Tubers, Total — 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.