Land under rice production in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Land under rice production was 45,000 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under rice production in Ethiopia, 1993–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under rice production in Ethiopia stood at 45,000 hectares.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 438.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Ethiopia peaked at 47,739 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5,400 hectares, in 1993.
Ethiopia ranks 20th of 42 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under rice production in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5,400 hectares | — |
| 1994 | 7,210 hectares | +33.5% |
| 1995 | 5,900 hectares | -18.2% |
| 1996 | 6,989 hectares | +18.5% |
| 1997 | 6,500 hectares | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 7,000 hectares | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 7,500 hectares | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 8,200 hectares | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 8,364 hectares | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 7,700 hectares | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 7,200 hectares | -6.5% |
| 2004 | 6,500 hectares | -9.7% |
| 2005 | 6,241 hectares | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 6,421 hectares | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 6,100 hectares | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 13,000 hectares | +113.1% |
| 2009 | 35,038 hectares | +169.5% |
| 2010 | 47,739 hectares | +36.2% |
| 2011 | 45,000 hectares | -5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,643 hectares | 5,400 hectares | 7,500 hectares | 7 |
| 2000s | 10,476 hectares | 6,100 hectares | 35,038 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,370 hectares | 45,000 hectares | 47,739 hectares | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under rice production in Ethiopia?
- Land under rice production in Ethiopia was 45,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 47,739 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,400 hectares in 1993.
- How does Ethiopia rank for land under rice production?
- Ethiopia ranks 20th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 438.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.