Rice — Area harvested in Mali
Mali: Rice — Area harvested was 789,529 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Mali, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, rice — area harvested in Mali stood at 789,529 ha.
The figure is down 12.9% on the previous year and up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Mali peaked at 969,519 ha in 2018 and was at its lowest, 111,675 ha, in 1978.
Mali ranks 28th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Area harvested in Mali, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 182,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 200,000 ha | +9.9% |
| 1963 | 123,000 ha | -38.5% |
| 1964 | 158,500 ha | +28.9% |
| 1965 | 169,000 ha | +6.6% |
| 1966 | 177,500 ha | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 197,600 ha | +11.3% |
| 1968 | 162,300 ha | -17.9% |
| 1969 | 133,300 ha | -17.9% |
| 1970 | 172,000 ha | +29.0% |
| 1971 | 169,400 ha | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 167,200 ha | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 185,100 ha | +10.7% |
| 1974 | 197,900 ha | +6.9% |
| 1975 | 220,000 ha | +11.2% |
| 1976 | 178,000 ha | -19.1% |
| 1977 | 178,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 111,675 ha | -37.3% |
| 1979 | 242,534 ha | +117.2% |
| 1980 | 135,275 ha | -44.2% |
| 1981 | 115,593 ha | -14.5% |
| 1982 | 181,624 ha | +57.1% |
| 1983 | 187,900 ha | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 165,176 ha | -12.1% |
| 1985 | 184,833 ha | +11.9% |
| 1986 | 190,597 ha | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 163,079 ha | -14.4% |
| 1988 | 231,262 ha | +41.8% |
| 1989 | 230,919 ha | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 196,631 ha | -14.8% |
| 1991 | 263,019 ha | +33.8% |
| 1992 | 233,194 ha | -11.3% |
| 1993 | 246,465 ha | +5.7% |
| 1994 | 284,003 ha | +15.2% |
| 1995 | 307,469 ha | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 327,806 ha | +6.6% |
| 1997 | 327,991 ha | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 326,433 ha | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 325,107 ha | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 352,739 ha | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 468,239 ha | +32.7% |
| 2002 | 356,611 ha | -23.8% |
| 2003 | 405,641 ha | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 314,915 ha | -22.4% |
| 2005 | 414,023 ha | +31.5% |
| 2006 | 408,494 ha | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 391,869 ha | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 482,552 ha | +23.1% |
| 2009 | 526,784 ha | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 615,936 ha | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 576,460 ha | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 602,100 ha | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 659,022 ha | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 684,184 ha | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 762,140 ha | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 834,643 ha | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 767,874 ha | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 969,519 ha | +26.3% |
| 2019 | 924,644 ha | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 898,060 ha | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 874,031 ha | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 888,116 ha | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 906,982 ha | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 789,529 ha | -12.9% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 789,529 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 99,419 ha, 7.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Mali's 789,529 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 91,468 ha, 8.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — Area harvested in Mali 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | +117.2% | 111,675 ha | 242,534 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 167,022 ha | 123,000 ha | 200,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 182,181 ha | 111,675 ha | 242,534 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 178,626 ha | 115,593 ha | 231,262 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 283,812 ha | 196,631 ha | 327,991 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 412,187 ha | 314,915 ha | 526,784 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 739,652 ha | 576,460 ha | 969,519 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 871,344 ha | 789,529 ha | 906,982 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Mali
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.3663 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4046 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0015 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.74 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 394.01 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in Mali?
- Rice — area harvested in Mali was 789,529 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 969,519 ha in 2018.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 111,675 ha in 1978.
- How does Mali rank for rice — area harvested?
- Mali ranks 28th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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.