Rice — Area harvested in Somalia
Somalia: Rice — Area harvested was 1,000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Somalia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, rice — area harvested in Somalia stood at 1,000 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 233.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Somalia peaked at 9,800 ha in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1961.
That places Somalia 134th out of 177 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Area harvested in Somalia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 ha | — |
| 1962 | 0 ha | — |
| 1963 | 0 ha | — |
| 1964 | 0 ha | — |
| 1965 | 0 ha | — |
| 1966 | 0 ha | — |
| 1967 | 0 ha | — |
| 1968 | 0 ha | — |
| 1969 | 0 ha | — |
| 1970 | 350 ha | — |
| 1971 | 500 ha | +42.9% |
| 1972 | 870 ha | +74.0% |
| 1973 | 550 ha | -36.8% |
| 1974 | 570 ha | +3.6% |
| 1975 | 1,600 ha | +180.7% |
| 1976 | 1,800 ha | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 4,400 ha | +144.4% |
| 1978 | 9,800 ha | +122.7% |
| 1979 | 4,800 ha | -51.0% |
| 1980 | 5,900 ha | +22.9% |
| 1981 | 5,700 ha | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 6,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 1,000 ha | -83.3% |
| 1984 | 1,300 ha | +30.0% |
| 1985 | 2,600 ha | +100.0% |
| 1986 | 3,200 ha | +23.1% |
| 1987 | 3,600 ha | +12.5% |
| 1988 | 5,000 ha | +38.9% |
| 1989 | 6,500 ha | +30.0% |
| 1990 | 5,000 ha | -23.1% |
| 1991 | 4,000 ha | -20.0% |
| 1992 | 5,669 ha | +41.7% |
| 1993 | 2,000 ha | -64.7% |
| 1994 | 1,100 ha | -45.0% |
| 1995 | 1,200 ha | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 909 ha | -24.2% |
| 1997 | 757 ha | -16.7% |
| 1998 | 450 ha | -40.6% |
| 1999 | 350 ha | -22.2% |
| 2000 | 1,000 ha | +185.7% |
| 2001 | 670 ha | -33.0% |
| 2002 | 2,000 ha | +198.5% |
| 2003 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3,000 ha | +50.0% |
| 2005 | 2,669 ha | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 2,619 ha | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 2,600 ha | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 1,971 ha | -24.2% |
| 2009 | 1,100 ha | -44.2% |
| 2010 | 1,650 ha | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 1,200 ha | -27.3% |
| 2012 | 1,100 ha | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 1,338 ha | +21.6% |
| 2014 | 300 ha | -77.6% |
| 2015 | 1,400 ha | +366.7% |
| 2016 | 750 ha | -46.4% |
| 2017 | 853 ha | +13.7% |
| 2018 | 1,001 ha | +17.4% |
| 2019 | 998 ha | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 1,018 ha | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 1,000 ha | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,000 ha | +0.0% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 1,000 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 99,419 ha, 1% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 1,000 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 91,468 ha, 1% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — Area harvested in Somalia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +366.7% | 300 ha | 1,400 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,524 ha | 350 ha | 9,800 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,080 ha | 1,000 ha | 6,500 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,144 ha | 350 ha | 5,669 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,963 ha | 670 ha | 3,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,059 ha | 300 ha | 1,650 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,004 ha | 1,000 ha | 1,018 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 132 Solomon Islands 1,477 ha compare
- 133 South Africa 1,058 ha compare
- 135 Puerto Rico 929 ha compare
- 136 Morocco 924 ha compare
- 137 Trinidad and Tobago 804 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Somalia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0707 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0576 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0018 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0034 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.25 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -13.31 % change on previous year (1990)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.5579 current US$ per US$ of GDP (1990)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 81.24 current US$ per person (1990)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in Somalia?
- Rice — area harvested in Somalia was 1,000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,800 ha in 1978.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1961.
- How does Somalia rank for rice — area harvested?
- Somalia ranks 134th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 233.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.