Rice — Area harvested in European Union (27)
European Union (27): Rice — Area harvested was 401,880 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Rice — Area harvested in European Union (27), 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, rice — area harvested in European Union (27) stood at 401,880 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.2% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in European Union (27) peaked at 481,659 ha in 2011 and was at its lowest, 305,331 ha, in 1962.
That places European Union (27) 21st out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Rice — Area harvested in European Union (27), year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 321,228 ha | — |
| 1962 | 305,331 ha | -4.9% |
| 1963 | 307,204 ha | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 325,482 ha | +5.9% |
| 1965 | 320,973 ha | -1.4% |
| 1966 | 322,748 ha | +0.6% |
| 1967 | 336,858 ha | +4.4% |
| 1968 | 354,395 ha | +5.2% |
| 1969 | 380,892 ha | +7.5% |
| 1970 | 384,604 ha | +1.0% |
| 1971 | 384,420 ha | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 388,093 ha | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 390,247 ha | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 385,722 ha | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 362,352 ha | -6.1% |
| 1976 | 361,486 ha | -0.2% |
| 1977 | 382,259 ha | +5.7% |
| 1978 | 384,327 ha | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 371,006 ha | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 355,532 ha | -4.2% |
| 1981 | 333,806 ha | -6.1% |
| 1982 | 348,955 ha | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 327,419 ha | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 369,851 ha | +13.0% |
| 1985 | 380,140 ha | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 400,769 ha | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 402,781 ha | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 424,465 ha | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 406,761 ha | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 437,466 ha | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 408,400 ha | -6.6% |
| 1992 | 387,799 ha | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 359,989 ha | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 388,777 ha | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 379,524 ha | -2.4% |
| 1996 | 444,171 ha | +17.0% |
| 1997 | 435,569 ha | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 416,027 ha | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 404,881 ha | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 409,236 ha | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 405,831 ha | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 405,049 ha | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 412,485 ha | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 432,549 ha | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 416,731 ha | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 411,075 ha | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 424,839 ha | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 411,366 ha | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 462,561 ha | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 479,264 ha | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 481,659 ha | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 456,147 ha | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 431,237 ha | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 428,701 ha | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 437,253 ha | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 445,748 ha | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 441,053 ha | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 417,360 ha | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 419,090 ha | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 427,070 ha | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 408,210 ha | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 358,450 ha | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 348,990 ha | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 401,880 ha | +15.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 330,568 ha | 305,331 ha | 380,892 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 379,452 ha | 361,486 ha | 390,247 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 375,048 ha | 327,419 ha | 424,465 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 406,260 ha | 359,989 ha | 444,171 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 419,172 ha | 405,049 ha | 462,561 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 443,751 ha | 417,360 ha | 481,659 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 388,920 ha | 348,990 ha | 427,070 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near European Union (27)
- 18 Brazil 1.59 million ha compare
- 19 Japan 1.46 million ha compare
- 20 Nepal 1.42 million ha compare
- 21 United Republic of Tanzania 1.30 million ha compare
- 22 Sri Lanka 1.13 million ha compare
- 23 Sierra Leone 987,345 ha compare
- 24 Lao People's Democratic Republic 912,998 ha compare
- 24 Laos 912,998 ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in European Union (27)?
- Rice — area harvested in European Union (27) was 401,880 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in European Union (27)?
- The highest recorded value was 481,659 ha in 2011.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in European Union (27)?
- The lowest recorded value was 305,331 ha in 1962.
- How does European Union (27) rank for rice — area harvested?
- European Union (27) ranks 21st out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in European Union (27)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this European Union (27) 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.