Rice — Area harvested in Uruguay
Uruguay: Rice — Area harvested was 139,645 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Uruguay, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice — area harvested in Uruguay is 139,645 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Uruguay peaked at 208,089 ha in 1999 and was at its lowest, 17,190 ha, in 1961.
That places Uruguay 59th out of 177 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17,190 ha | — |
| 1962 | 17,788 ha | +3.5% |
| 1963 | 20,986 ha | +18.0% |
| 1964 | 20,557 ha | -2.0% |
| 1965 | 27,529 ha | +33.9% |
| 1966 | 30,499 ha | +10.8% |
| 1967 | 33,976 ha | +11.4% |
| 1968 | 30,747 ha | -9.5% |
| 1969 | 34,340 ha | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 35,691 ha | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 31,408 ha | -12.0% |
| 1972 | 31,146 ha | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 34,540 ha | +10.9% |
| 1974 | 42,660 ha | +23.5% |
| 1975 | 46,923 ha | +10.0% |
| 1976 | 52,327 ha | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 56,840 ha | +8.6% |
| 1978 | 58,380 ha | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 60,010 ha | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 67,350 ha | +12.2% |
| 1981 | 62,250 ha | -7.6% |
| 1982 | 69,450 ha | +11.6% |
| 1983 | 70,155 ha | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 78,770 ha | +12.3% |
| 1985 | 84,929 ha | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 82,400 ha | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 79,400 ha | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 80,844 ha | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 95,175 ha | +17.7% |
| 1990 | 78,091 ha | -18.0% |
| 1991 | 103,125 ha | +32.1% |
| 1992 | 127,300 ha | +23.4% |
| 1993 | 135,700 ha | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 134,200 ha | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 146,300 ha | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 150,500 ha | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 155,500 ha | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 169,901 ha | +9.3% |
| 1999 | 208,089 ha | +22.5% |
| 2000 | 189,402 ha | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 153,676 ha | -18.9% |
| 2002 | 160,234 ha | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 153,400 ha | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 186,465 ha | +21.6% |
| 2005 | 184,000 ha | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 177,300 ha | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 145,400 ha | -18.0% |
| 2008 | 168,377 ha | +15.8% |
| 2009 | 160,700 ha | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 161,900 ha | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 196,000 ha | +21.1% |
| 2012 | 181,371 ha | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 172,500 ha | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 167,400 ha | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 160,700 ha | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 161,194 ha | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 164,457 ha | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 162,400 ha | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 145,000 ha | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 140,300 ha | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 139,300 ha | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 152,100 ha | +9.2% |
| 2023 | 147,000 ha | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 139,645 ha | -5.0% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 139,645 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 804 ha, 173.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 139,645 ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 50,796 ha, 2.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,957 ha | 17,190 ha | 34,340 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 44,992 ha | 31,146 ha | 60,010 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 77,072 ha | 62,250 ha | 95,175 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 140,871 ha | 78,091 ha | 208,089 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 167,895 ha | 145,400 ha | 189,402 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 167,292 ha | 145,000 ha | 196,000 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 143,669 ha | 139,300 ha | 152,100 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 56 Guinea-Bissau 168,574 ha compare
- 57 Guyana 167,700 ha compare
- 58 Cameroon 160,000 ha compare
- 60 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 136,352 ha compare
- 61 Afghanistan 129,200 ha compare
- 61 Afghanistan 129,200 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Uruguay
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.6278 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.6075 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0924 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 4.15 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0638 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,609 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in Uruguay?
- Rice — area harvested in Uruguay was 139,645 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 208,089 ha in 1999.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,190 ha in 1961.
- How does Uruguay rank for rice — area harvested?
- Uruguay ranks 59th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.