Rice — Area harvested in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste: Rice — Area harvested was 28,574 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Timor-Leste, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Timor-Leste recorded 28,574 ha for rice — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.3% on the previous year and up 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Timor-Leste peaked at 45,635 ha in 2008 and was at its lowest, 5,745 ha, in 1965.
Timor-Leste ranks 96th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Area harvested in Timor-Leste, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8,400 ha | — |
| 1962 | 9,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 9,100 ha | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 9,300 ha | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 5,745 ha | -38.2% |
| 1966 | 7,087 ha | +23.4% |
| 1967 | 8,700 ha | +22.8% |
| 1968 | 11,000 ha | +26.4% |
| 1969 | 7,000 ha | -36.4% |
| 1970 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 9,000 ha | +28.6% |
| 1973 | 10,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 10,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 12,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1976 | 12,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 13,000 ha | +8.3% |
| 1978 | 14,000 ha | +7.7% |
| 1979 | 14,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 15,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1981 | 16,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1982 | 16,500 ha | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 18,000 ha | +9.1% |
| 1984 | 20,928 ha | +16.3% |
| 1985 | 20,000 ha | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 20,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 19,739 ha | -1.3% |
| 1988 | 17,274 ha | -12.5% |
| 1989 | 15,635 ha | -9.5% |
| 1990 | 17,706 ha | +13.2% |
| 1991 | 25,495 ha | +44.0% |
| 1992 | 19,381 ha | -24.0% |
| 1993 | 18,856 ha | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 16,096 ha | -14.6% |
| 1995 | 18,084 ha | +12.4% |
| 1996 | 19,684 ha | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 14,198 ha | -27.9% |
| 1998 | 13,826 ha | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 12,679 ha | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 17,000 ha | +34.1% |
| 2001 | 35,000 ha | +105.9% |
| 2002 | 35,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 43,550 ha | +24.4% |
| 2004 | 23,000 ha | -47.2% |
| 2005 | 40,000 ha | +73.9% |
| 2006 | 45,000 ha | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 40,000 ha | -11.1% |
| 2008 | 45,635 ha | +14.1% |
| 2009 | 38,998 ha | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 36,548 ha | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 35,561 ha | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 41,884 ha | +17.8% |
| 2013 | 27,998 ha | -33.2% |
| 2014 | 28,482 ha | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 23,017 ha | -19.2% |
| 2016 | 19,251 ha | -16.4% |
| 2017 | 22,959 ha | +19.3% |
| 2018 | 17,000 ha | -26.0% |
| 2019 | 22,328 ha | +31.3% |
| 2020 | 18,912 ha | -15.3% |
| 2021 | 26,792 ha | +41.7% |
| 2022 | 39,405 ha | +47.1% |
| 2023 | 38,253 ha | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 28,574 ha | -25.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,370 ha | 5,745 ha | 11,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,800 ha | 7,000 ha | 14,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,908 ha | 15,000 ha | 20,928 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,600 ha | 12,679 ha | 25,495 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 36,318 ha | 17,000 ha | 45,635 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,503 ha | 17,000 ha | 41,884 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,387 ha | 18,912 ha | 39,405 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in Timor-Leste?
- Rice — area harvested in Timor-Leste was 28,574 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Timor-Leste?
- The highest recorded value was 45,635 ha in 2008.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Timor-Leste?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,745 ha in 1965.
- How does Timor-Leste rank for rice — area harvested?
- Timor-Leste ranks 96th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Timor-Leste?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Timor-Leste 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.