Land under rice production in Algeria
Algeria: Land under rice production was 179 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under rice production in Algeria, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 179 hectares for land under rice production in 2011.
That represents a change of up 29.7% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Algeria peaked at 2,090 hectares in 1961 and was at its lowest, 138 hectares, in 2010.
Algeria ranks 40th of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under rice production in Algeria, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,090 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 2,000 hectares | -4.3% |
| 1963 | 1,512 hectares | -24.4% |
| 1964 | 1,310 hectares | -13.4% |
| 1965 | 1,900 hectares | +45.0% |
| 1966 | 1,920 hectares | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 1,710 hectares | -10.9% |
| 1968 | 1,950 hectares | +14.0% |
| 1969 | 1,970 hectares | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 1,370 hectares | -30.5% |
| 1971 | 670 hectares | -51.1% |
| 1972 | 1,070 hectares | +59.7% |
| 1973 | 1,220 hectares | +14.0% |
| 1974 | 1,020 hectares | -16.4% |
| 1975 | 580 hectares | -43.1% |
| 1976 | 500 hectares | -13.8% |
| 1977 | 570 hectares | +14.0% |
| 1978 | 260 hectares | -54.4% |
| 1979 | 400 hectares | +53.8% |
| 1980 | 420 hectares | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 420 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 420 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 450 hectares | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 450 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 450 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 460 hectares | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 480 hectares | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 530 hectares | +10.4% |
| 1989 | 530 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 550 hectares | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 560 hectares | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 570 hectares | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 613 hectares | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 700 hectares | +14.2% |
| 1995 | 711 hectares | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 600 hectares | -15.6% |
| 1997 | 200 hectares | -66.7% |
| 1998 | 167 hectares | -16.5% |
| 1999 | 205 hectares | +22.8% |
| 2000 | 197 hectares | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 173 hectares | -12.2% |
| 2002 | 195 hectares | +12.7% |
| 2003 | 172 hectares | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 190 hectares | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 187 hectares | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 206 hectares | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 214 hectares | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 215 hectares | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 170 hectares | -20.9% |
| 2010 | 138 hectares | -18.8% |
| 2011 | 179 hectares | +29.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,818 hectares | 1,310 hectares | 2,090 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 766 hectares | 260 hectares | 1,370 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 461 hectares | 420 hectares | 530 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 487.6 hectares | 167 hectares | 711 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 191.9 hectares | 170 hectares | 215 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 158.5 hectares | 138 hectares | 179 hectares | 2 |
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1451 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 878.12 current US$ per person (2025)
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2017)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under rice production in Algeria?
- Land under rice production in Algeria was 179 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 2,090 hectares in 1961.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 138 hectares in 2010.
- How does Algeria rank for land under rice production?
- Algeria ranks 40th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under rice production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under rice production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.