Rice — Area harvested in Syria
Syria: Rice — Area harvested was 20 ha in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Syria, 1961–1996
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice — area harvested in Syria is 20 ha, measured in 1996.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.1% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Syria peaked at 3,905 ha in 1968 and was at its lowest, 17 ha, in 1991.
Syria ranks 148th of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Area harvested in Syria, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 200 ha | — |
| 1962 | 418 ha | +109.0% |
| 1963 | 465 ha | +11.2% |
| 1964 | 600 ha | +29.0% |
| 1965 | 1,100 ha | +83.3% |
| 1966 | 918 ha | -16.5% |
| 1967 | 908 ha | -1.1% |
| 1968 | 3,905 ha | +330.1% |
| 1969 | 1,069 ha | -72.6% |
| 1970 | 656 ha | -38.6% |
| 1971 | 290 ha | -55.8% |
| 1972 | 159 ha | -45.2% |
| 1973 | 30 ha | -81.1% |
| 1974 | 540 ha | +1700.0% |
| 1975 | 1,047 ha | +93.9% |
| 1976 | 311 ha | -70.3% |
| 1977 | 50 ha | -83.9% |
| 1978 | 50 ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 50 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 20 ha | -60.0% |
| 1981 | 20 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 20 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 20 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 20 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 20 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 20 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 20 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 20 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 20 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 21 ha | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 17 ha | -19.0% |
| 1992 | 19 ha | +11.8% |
| 1993 | 20 ha | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 17 ha | -15.0% |
| 1995 | 18 ha | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 20 ha | +11.1% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 20 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 99,419 ha, 0% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Syria's 20 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 924 ha, 2% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — Area harvested in Syria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +1700.0% | 30 ha | 540 ha |
| 1968 | +330.1% | 908 ha | 3,905 ha |
| 1962 | +109.0% | 200 ha | 418 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,065 ha | 200 ha | 3,905 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 318.3 ha | 30 ha | 1,047 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 20 ha | 20 ha | 20 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.86 ha | 17 ha | 21 ha | 7 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 145 Micronesia (Federated States of) 99 ha
- 145 Micronesia 99 ha
- 147 Réunion 51 ha compare
- 148 Syrian Arab Republic 20 ha compare
- 150 Comoros 17 ha compare
- 150 Comoros 17 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2063 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5246 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in Syria?
- Rice — area harvested in Syria was 20 ha in 1996, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 3,905 ha in 1968.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 ha in 1991.
- How does Syria rank for rice — area harvested?
- Syria ranks 148th out of 177 countries with data for 1996.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.