Eastern Africa vs Niger: 15.1.1 Land area — Value
15.1.1 Land area — Value over time
- Eastern Africa
- Niger
How they compare
Eastern Africa currently reports 684,957 1000 ha against 126,670 1000 ha in Niger, a difference of 558,287 1000 ha.
That makes Eastern Africa's figure about 5.4 times Niger's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Eastern Africa has been ahead every year.
Eastern Africa ranks 21st and Niger ranks 20th of 38 groups.
Eastern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Africa | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 683,685 1000 ha | 126,670 1000 ha | 557,015 1000 ha | Eastern Africa |
| 2000s | 683,685 1000 ha | 126,670 1000 ha | 557,015 1000 ha | Eastern Africa |
| 2010s | 683,866 1000 ha | 126,670 1000 ha | 557,196 1000 ha | Eastern Africa |
| 2020s | 684,954 1000 ha | 126,670 1000 ha | 558,284 1000 ha | Eastern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 15.1.1 land area — value, Eastern Africa or Niger?
- Eastern Africa, at 684,957 1000 ha against 126,670 1000 ha in Niger as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 15.1.1 land area — value between Eastern Africa and Niger?
- 558,287 1000 ha, with Eastern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa and Niger?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Eastern Africa and Niger rank globally for 15.1.1 land area — value?
- Eastern Africa ranks 21st and Niger ranks 20th of 38 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 15.1.1 Land area — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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