Rice — Area harvested in Cuba
Cuba: Rice — Area harvested was 40,875 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Rice — Area harvested in Cuba, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Cuba recorded 40,875 ha for rice — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.5% on the previous year and down 76.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Cuba peaked at 233,128 ha in 1996 and was at its lowest, 29,953 ha, in 2023.
That places Cuba 89th out of 177 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Rice — Area harvested in Cuba, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 150,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 164,210 ha | +9.5% |
| 1963 | 140,000 ha | -14.7% |
| 1964 | 70,969 ha | -49.3% |
| 1965 | 38,000 ha | -46.5% |
| 1966 | 32,000 ha | -15.8% |
| 1967 | 44,367 ha | +38.6% |
| 1968 | 71,900 ha | +62.1% |
| 1969 | 128,300 ha | +78.4% |
| 1970 | 195,300 ha | +52.2% |
| 1971 | 168,100 ha | -13.9% |
| 1972 | 170,107 ha | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 225,300 ha | +32.4% |
| 1974 | 203,643 ha | -9.6% |
| 1975 | 178,200 ha | -12.5% |
| 1976 | 163,240 ha | -8.4% |
| 1977 | 151,760 ha | -7.0% |
| 1978 | 151,733 ha | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 147,478 ha | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 147,354 ha | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 144,400 ha | -2.0% |
| 1982 | 150,700 ha | +4.4% |
| 1983 | 149,100 ha | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 160,600 ha | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 159,200 ha | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 170,600 ha | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 153,295 ha | -10.1% |
| 1988 | 151,477 ha | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 167,421 ha | +10.5% |
| 1990 | 154,896 ha | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 152,149 ha | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 171,821 ha | +12.9% |
| 1993 | 97,106 ha | -43.5% |
| 1994 | 166,733 ha | +71.7% |
| 1995 | 154,700 ha | -7.2% |
| 1996 | 233,128 ha | +50.7% |
| 1997 | 213,402 ha | -8.5% |
| 1998 | 193,919 ha | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 171,088 ha | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 200,110 ha | +17.0% |
| 2001 | 183,855 ha | -8.1% |
| 2002 | 197,945 ha | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 204,600 ha | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 157,826 ha | -22.9% |
| 2005 | 127,197 ha | -19.4% |
| 2006 | 142,829 ha | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 136,099 ha | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 155,514 ha | +14.3% |
| 2009 | 215,751 ha | +38.7% |
| 2010 | 176,429 ha | -18.2% |
| 2011 | 208,046 ha | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 202,708 ha | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 197,823 ha | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 171,572 ha | -13.3% |
| 2015 | 112,166 ha | -34.6% |
| 2016 | 140,016 ha | +24.8% |
| 2017 | 112,356 ha | -19.8% |
| 2018 | 133,716 ha | +19.0% |
| 2019 | 117,109 ha | -12.4% |
| 2020 | 74,596 ha | -36.3% |
| 2021 | 66,518 ha | -10.8% |
| 2022 | 53,015 ha | -20.3% |
| 2023 | 29,953 ha | -43.5% |
| 2024 | 40,875 ha | +36.5% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 40,875 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 45,836 ha, 89% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 40,875 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 50,796 ha, 80% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 93,305 ha | 32,000 ha | 164,210 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 175,486 ha | 147,478 ha | 225,300 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 155,415 ha | 144,400 ha | 170,600 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 170,894 ha | 97,106 ha | 233,128 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 172,173 ha | 127,197 ha | 215,751 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 157,194 ha | 112,166 ha | 208,046 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 52,991 ha | 29,953 ha | 74,596 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 86 Uzbekistan 45,742 ha compare
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- 88 Kenya 43,057 ha compare
- 90 Central African Republic 38,805 ha compare
- 91 South Sudan 38,453 ha compare
- 91 South Sudan 38,453 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Cuba
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.3256 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3126 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5926 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -19.64 % change on previous year (2020)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0276 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 265.29 current US$ per person (2020)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6522 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in Cuba?
- Rice — area harvested in Cuba was 40,875 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 233,128 ha in 1996.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 29,953 ha in 2023.
- How does Cuba rank for rice — area harvested?
- Cuba ranks 89th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Cuba 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.