Land under rice production in Sudan
Sudan: Land under rice production was 6,400 hectares in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Land under rice production in Sudan, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2010, land under rice production in Sudan stood at 6,400 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 17.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Sudan peaked at 12,600 hectares in 1980 and was at its lowest, 469 hectares, in 1966.
That places Sudan 34th out of 42 countries with data for 2010, 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 | 1,539 hectares | 469 hectares | 3,314 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,370 hectares | 5,041 hectares | 11,762 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,192 hectares | 500 hectares | 12,600 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,703 hectares | 800 hectares | 9,240 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,418 hectares | 4,762 hectares | 8,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,400 hectares | 6,400 hectares | 6,400 hectares | 1 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Sudan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 60.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2936 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 341.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6507 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 29.36 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 29.36 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.8% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under rice production in Sudan?
- Land under rice production in Sudan was 6,400 hectares in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 12,600 hectares in 1980.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 469 hectares in 1966.
- How does Sudan rank for land under rice production?
- Sudan ranks 34th out of 42 countries with data for 2010.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.