Land under rice production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Land under rice production was 304 hectares in 2011. β Volatile
Land under rice production in Zimbabwe, 1961β2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under rice production in Zimbabwe is 304 hectares, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and up 38.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Zimbabwe peaked at 2,650 hectares in 1970 and was at its lowest, 100 hectares, in 1985.
That places Zimbabwe 39th 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 | 1,883 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 2,500 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,248 hectares | 458 hectares | 2,650 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 328 hectares | 100 hectares | 626 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 214.1 hectares | 180 hectares | 257 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 264.6 hectares | 213 hectares | 374 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 296 hectares | 288 hectares | 304 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 34.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 286.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.595 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 9.47 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 9.47 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under rice production in Zimbabwe?
- Land under rice production in Zimbabwe was 304 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 2,650 hectares in 1970.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 hectares in 1985.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for land under rice production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 39th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.