Rice — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: Rice — Area harvested was 1.30 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, rice — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania stood at 1.30 million ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 36.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 1.42 million ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 56,000 ha, in 1965.
That places United Republic of Tanzania 21st out of 177 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 82,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 83,000 ha | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 115,000 ha | +38.6% |
| 1964 | 110,000 ha | -4.3% |
| 1965 | 56,000 ha | -49.1% |
| 1966 | 127,000 ha | +126.8% |
| 1967 | 110,000 ha | -13.4% |
| 1968 | 128,000 ha | +16.4% |
| 1969 | 129,000 ha | +0.8% |
| 1970 | 151,000 ha | +17.1% |
| 1971 | 153,000 ha | +1.3% |
| 1972 | 155,000 ha | +1.3% |
| 1973 | 130,824 ha | -15.6% |
| 1974 | 163,000 ha | +24.6% |
| 1975 | 204,000 ha | +25.2% |
| 1976 | 267,000 ha | +30.9% |
| 1977 | 243,000 ha | -9.0% |
| 1978 | 258,000 ha | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 260,000 ha | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 245,000 ha | -5.8% |
| 1981 | 280,000 ha | +14.3% |
| 1982 | 300,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 224,110 ha | -25.3% |
| 1984 | 271,210 ha | +21.0% |
| 1985 | 236,540 ha | -12.8% |
| 1986 | 273,760 ha | +15.7% |
| 1987 | 351,190 ha | +28.3% |
| 1988 | 345,000 ha | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 385,310 ha | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 384,500 ha | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 368,700 ha | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 306,570 ha | -16.9% |
| 1993 | 353,700 ha | +15.4% |
| 1994 | 352,600 ha | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 394,000 ha | +11.7% |
| 1996 | 513,400 ha | +30.3% |
| 1997 | 439,300 ha | -14.4% |
| 1998 | 654,500 ha | +49.0% |
| 1999 | 379,100 ha | -42.1% |
| 2000 | 415,600 ha | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 405,860 ha | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 565,600 ha | +39.4% |
| 2003 | 620,800 ha | +9.8% |
| 2004 | 613,130 ha | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 701,990 ha | +14.5% |
| 2006 | 633,770 ha | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 557,981 ha | -12.0% |
| 2008 | 887,660 ha | +59.1% |
| 2009 | 805,630 ha | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 1.14 million ha | +41.0% |
| 2011 | 1.12 million ha | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 799,361 ha | -28.6% |
| 2013 | 928,273 ha | +16.1% |
| 2014 | 957,218 ha | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 1.15 million ha | +20.6% |
| 2016 | 1.24 million ha | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 1.10 million ha | -11.4% |
| 2018 | 1.03 million ha | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 1.05 million ha | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 1.37 million ha | +30.2% |
| 2021 | 1.35 million ha | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 1.42 million ha | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 1.20 million ha | -15.5% |
| 2024 | 1.30 million ha | +8.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +126.8% | 56,000 ha | 127,000 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 104,444 ha | 56,000 ha | 129,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 198,482 ha | 130,824 ha | 267,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 291,212 ha | 224,110 ha | 385,310 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 414,637 ha | 306,570 ha | 654,500 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 620,802 ha | 405,860 ha | 887,660 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.05 million ha | 799,361 ha | 1.24 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.33 million ha | 1.20 million ha | 1.42 million ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Rice — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania was 1.30 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.42 million ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 56,000 ha in 1965.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for rice — area harvested?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 21st out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania 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.