Land under rice production in Somalia
Somalia: Land under rice production was 3,122 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under rice production in Somalia, 1970–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under rice production in Somalia stood at 3,122 hectares.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 366.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Somalia peaked at 9,800 hectares in 1978 and was at its lowest, 350 hectares, in 1970.
That places Somalia 36th 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.
Land under rice production in Somalia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 350 hectares | — |
| 1971 | 500 hectares | +42.9% |
| 1972 | 870 hectares | +74.0% |
| 1973 | 550 hectares | -36.8% |
| 1974 | 570 hectares | +3.6% |
| 1975 | 1,600 hectares | +180.7% |
| 1976 | 1,800 hectares | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 4,400 hectares | +144.4% |
| 1978 | 9,800 hectares | +122.7% |
| 1979 | 4,800 hectares | -51.0% |
| 1980 | 5,900 hectares | +22.9% |
| 1981 | 5,700 hectares | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 6,000 hectares | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 1,000 hectares | -83.3% |
| 1984 | 1,300 hectares | +30.0% |
| 1985 | 2,600 hectares | +100.0% |
| 1986 | 3,200 hectares | +23.1% |
| 1987 | 3,600 hectares | +12.5% |
| 1988 | 5,000 hectares | +38.9% |
| 1989 | 6,500 hectares | +30.0% |
| 1990 | 5,000 hectares | -23.1% |
| 1991 | 4,000 hectares | -20.0% |
| 1992 | 3,920 hectares | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 2,000 hectares | -49.0% |
| 1994 | 1,100 hectares | -45.0% |
| 1995 | 1,200 hectares | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 1,165 hectares | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 1,324 hectares | +13.6% |
| 1998 | 999 hectares | -24.5% |
| 1999 | 350 hectares | -65.0% |
| 2000 | 1,000 hectares | +185.7% |
| 2001 | 670 hectares | -33.0% |
| 2002 | 2,000 hectares | +198.5% |
| 2003 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3,000 hectares | +50.0% |
| 2005 | 3,180 hectares | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 3,177 hectares | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 2,600 hectares | -18.2% |
| 2008 | 3,022 hectares | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 2,917 hectares | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 3,053 hectares | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 3,122 hectares | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,524 hectares | 350 hectares | 9,800 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,080 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 6,500 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,106 hectares | 350 hectares | 5,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,357 hectares | 670 hectares | 3,180 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,088 hectares | 3,053 hectares | 3,122 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More agriculture & rural data for Somalia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -13.31 % change on previous year (1990)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.5579 current US$ per US$ of GDP (1990)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 81.24 current US$ per person (1990)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4486 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 55.79 (1990)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 55.79 (1990)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.7% (1982)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 7.1% (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under rice production in Somalia?
- Land under rice production in Somalia was 3,122 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,800 hectares in 1978.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 350 hectares in 1970.
- How does Somalia rank for land under rice production?
- Somalia ranks 36th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 366.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.