Land under rice production in Eswatini
Eswatini: Land under rice production was 32 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under rice production in Eswatini, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under rice production in Eswatini is 32 hectares, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.6% on the previous year and down 23.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Eswatini peaked at 2,829 hectares in 1969 and was at its lowest, 15 hectares, in 1998.
That places Eswatini 41st out of 42 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,335 hectares | 1,938 hectares | 2,829 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,809 hectares | 1,106 hectares | 2,406 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 635.7 hectares | 295 hectares | 1,900 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 184.2 hectares | 15 hectares | 400 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.4 hectares | 30 hectares | 50 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.5 hectares | 32 hectares | 35 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Eswatini
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0641 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 263.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4281 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7328 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 6.41 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 6.41 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.2% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under rice production in Eswatini?
- Land under rice production in Eswatini was 32 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 2,829 hectares in 1969.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 15 hectares in 1998.
- How does Eswatini rank for land under rice production?
- Eswatini ranks 41st out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.