Comparison · country
Sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa vs Kenya vs Ethiopia vs Nigeria
Compare Sub-Saharan agricultural economies on land, employment, rural population, and value added.
| Indicator | South Africa | Kenya | Ethiopia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land% of land area2023 | 79.42 | 49.53 | 34.08 | 76.2 |
| Employment in agriculture (est.)% of total employment2024 | 5.44 | 46.5 | 61.01 | 34.1 |
| Rural population% of total population2024 | 36.31 | 68.11 | 76.38 | 37.02 |
| Agriculture value added% of GDP2024 | 2.81 | 22.44 | 34.77 | 25.87 |
Source: World Bank Open Data (World Development Indicators) (opens in a new tab) · dataset version 2026-07-01 · retrieved 2026-07-12
Methodology
Common-year comparison per indicator.
Limitations
- Data coverage varies; employment is modeled.
Sources
This article draws on the following authoritative sources. See our sources & methodology for how they are selected.
- Authoritative
Cited for: Indicator values (WDI)
- Type:
- Intergovernmental organization
- Jurisdiction:
- Global
- Accessed:
- 2026-07-12