Ethiopia vs South Africa: Land area hectares
Ethiopia
112.85 million
in 2023
South Africa
121.31 million
in 2023
Ethiopia rank
25th
South Africa rank
24th
Land area hectares over time
- Ethiopia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 121.31 million against 112.85 million in Ethiopia, a difference of 8.46 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 31 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 24th of 233 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 100.00 million | 121.31 million | 21.31 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 107.72 million | 121.31 million | 13.59 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 112.86 million | 121.31 million | 8.45 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 112.85 million | 121.31 million | 8.46 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land area hectares, Ethiopia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 121.31 million against 112.85 million in Ethiopia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in land area hectares between Ethiopia and South Africa?
- 8.46 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and South Africa?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2023.
- How do Ethiopia and South Africa rank globally for land area hectares?
- Ethiopia ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 24th of 233 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Land area hectares. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.