South Africa vs Zambia: 2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number)
2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 7,583 No against 6,951 No in South Africa, a difference of 632 No.
That makes Zambia's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 58th and Zambia ranks 57th of 114 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,165 No | 3,850 No | 2,685 No | Zambia |
| 2000s | 3,660 No | 5,220 No | 1,560 No | Zambia |
| 2010s | 6,472 No | 7,209 No | 736.71 No | Zambia |
| 2020s | 6,908 No | 7,583 No | 675.2 No | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number), South Africa or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 7,583 No against 6,951 No in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) between South Africa and Zambia?
- 632 No, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number)?
- South Africa ranks 58th and Zambia ranks 57th of 114 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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