Rice — Area harvested in Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand: Rice — Area harvested was 51,969 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Australia and New Zealand, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, rice — area harvested in Australia and New Zealand stood at 51,969 ha.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Australia and New Zealand peaked at 176,576 ha in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2,318 ha, in 2008.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 79th of 177 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.
Rice — Area harvested in Australia and New Zealand, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 20,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 20,309 ha | +1.5% |
| 1963 | 22,229 ha | +9.5% |
| 1964 | 24,038 ha | +8.1% |
| 1965 | 24,935 ha | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 26,061 ha | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 29,835 ha | +14.5% |
| 1968 | 30,738 ha | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 33,696 ha | +9.6% |
| 1970 | 40,145 ha | +19.1% |
| 1971 | 40,721 ha | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 40,469 ha | -0.6% |
| 1973 | 45,100 ha | +11.4% |
| 1974 | 67,502 ha | +49.7% |
| 1975 | 75,562 ha | +11.9% |
| 1976 | 74,840 ha | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 92,038 ha | +23.0% |
| 1978 | 91,434 ha | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 110,230 ha | +20.6% |
| 1980 | 116,356 ha | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 106,000 ha | -8.9% |
| 1982 | 127,000 ha | +19.8% |
| 1983 | 77,000 ha | -39.4% |
| 1984 | 119,038 ha | +54.6% |
| 1985 | 121,800 ha | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 106,100 ha | -12.9% |
| 1987 | 95,900 ha | -9.6% |
| 1988 | 105,400 ha | +9.9% |
| 1989 | 97,000 ha | -8.0% |
| 1990 | 105,000 ha | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 89,000 ha | -15.2% |
| 1992 | 127,000 ha | +42.7% |
| 1993 | 125,000 ha | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 132,700 ha | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 129,200 ha | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 149,700 ha | +15.9% |
| 1997 | 166,700 ha | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 141,200 ha | -15.3% |
| 1999 | 151,700 ha | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 133,300 ha | -12.1% |
| 2001 | 176,576 ha | +32.5% |
| 2002 | 144,369 ha | -18.2% |
| 2003 | 45,838 ha | -68.2% |
| 2004 | 66,396 ha | +44.8% |
| 2005 | 51,216 ha | -22.9% |
| 2006 | 102,128 ha | +99.4% |
| 2007 | 19,708 ha | -80.7% |
| 2008 | 2,318 ha | -88.2% |
| 2009 | 7,194 ha | +210.4% |
| 2010 | 18,931 ha | +163.1% |
| 2011 | 75,783 ha | +300.3% |
| 2012 | 103,115 ha | +36.1% |
| 2013 | 113,638 ha | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 76,692 ha | -32.5% |
| 2015 | 69,664 ha | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 26,625 ha | -61.8% |
| 2017 | 82,204 ha | +208.7% |
| 2018 | 61,151 ha | -25.6% |
| 2019 | 7,620 ha | -87.5% |
| 2020 | 5,007 ha | -34.3% |
| 2021 | 45,084 ha | +800.4% |
| 2022 | 62,549 ha | +38.7% |
| 2023 | 52,188 ha | -16.6% |
| 2024 | 51,969 ha | -0.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — Area harvested in Australia and New Zealand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +800.4% | 5,007 ha | 45,084 ha |
| 2011 | +300.3% | 18,931 ha | 75,783 ha |
| 2009 | +210.4% | 2,318 ha | 7,194 ha |
| 2017 | +208.7% | 26,625 ha | 82,204 ha |
| 2010 | +163.1% | 7,194 ha | 18,931 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,760 ha | 20,000 ha | 33,696 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 67,804 ha | 40,145 ha | 110,230 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 107,159 ha | 77,000 ha | 127,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 131,720 ha | 89,000 ha | 166,700 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 74,904 ha | 2,318 ha | 176,576 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 63,542 ha | 7,620 ha | 113,638 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,359 ha | 5,007 ha | 62,549 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in Australia and New Zealand?
- Rice — area harvested in Australia and New Zealand was 51,969 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 176,576 ha in 2001.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,318 ha in 2008.
- How does Australia and New Zealand rank for rice — area harvested?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 79th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Australia and New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia and New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Rice — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.