Rice — Area harvested in France
France: Rice — Area harvested was 13,480 ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Rice — Area harvested in France, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice — area harvested in France is 13,480 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in France peaked at 33,000 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 5,300 ha, in 1981.
That places France 103rd out of 177 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Rice — Area harvested in France, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 31,100 ha | -5.8% |
| 1963 | 29,530 ha | -5.0% |
| 1964 | 30,017 ha | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 29,704 ha | -1.0% |
| 1966 | 27,991 ha | -5.8% |
| 1967 | 27,190 ha | -2.9% |
| 1968 | 24,487 ha | -9.9% |
| 1969 | 22,913 ha | -6.4% |
| 1970 | 21,500 ha | -6.2% |
| 1971 | 20,200 ha | -6.0% |
| 1972 | 17,900 ha | -11.4% |
| 1973 | 15,900 ha | -11.2% |
| 1974 | 14,500 ha | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 10,200 ha | -29.7% |
| 1976 | 7,800 ha | -23.5% |
| 1977 | 11,100 ha | +42.3% |
| 1978 | 11,300 ha | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 6,900 ha | -38.9% |
| 1980 | 6,600 ha | -4.3% |
| 1981 | 5,300 ha | -19.7% |
| 1982 | 5,400 ha | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 7,000 ha | +29.6% |
| 1984 | 9,200 ha | +31.4% |
| 1985 | 11,200 ha | +21.7% |
| 1986 | 11,700 ha | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 11,952 ha | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 14,336 ha | +19.9% |
| 1989 | 17,530 ha | +22.3% |
| 1990 | 20,400 ha | +16.4% |
| 1991 | 21,595 ha | +5.9% |
| 1992 | 24,355 ha | +12.8% |
| 1993 | 26,405 ha | +8.4% |
| 1994 | 28,120 ha | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 26,180 ha | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 22,930 ha | -12.4% |
| 1997 | 21,570 ha | -5.9% |
| 1998 | 19,530 ha | -9.5% |
| 1999 | 18,100 ha | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 19,870 ha | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 19,180 ha | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 18,490 ha | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 19,040 ha | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 20,160 ha | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 17,850 ha | -11.5% |
| 2006 | 17,310 ha | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 20,994 ha | +21.3% |
| 2008 | 19,362 ha | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 23,888 ha | +23.4% |
| 2010 | 23,828 ha | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 23,177 ha | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 22,180 ha | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 20,508 ha | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 16,771 ha | -18.2% |
| 2015 | 16,167 ha | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 16,713 ha | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 17,147 ha | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 13,280 ha | -22.6% |
| 2019 | 15,100 ha | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 14,320 ha | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 12,030 ha | -16.0% |
| 2022 | 11,760 ha | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 12,120 ha | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 13,480 ha | +11.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 13,480 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 804 ha, 16.8× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- France's 13,480 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,360 ha, 5.7× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 28,437 ha | 22,913 ha | 33,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 13,730 ha | 6,900 ha | 21,500 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,022 ha | 5,300 ha | 17,530 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,918 ha | 18,100 ha | 28,120 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,614 ha | 17,310 ha | 23,888 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,487 ha | 13,280 ha | 23,828 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,742 ha | 11,760 ha | 14,320 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 100 Chile 17,370 ha compare
- 101 Angola 17,169 ha compare
- 102 Costa Rica 14,742 ha compare
- 104 Tajikistan 12,218 ha compare
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- 106 Bulgaria 12,150 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for France
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.9478 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2973 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2498 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.4097 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.014 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.033 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in France?
- Rice — area harvested in France was 13,480 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 33,000 ha in 1961.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,300 ha in 1981.
- How does France rank for rice — area harvested?
- France ranks 103rd out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France 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.