Rice — Area harvested in Western Europe
Western Europe: Rice — Area harvested was 13,480 ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Rice — Area harvested in Western Europe, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, rice — area harvested in Western Europe stood at 13,480 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.2% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Western Europe peaked at 33,000 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 5,300 ha, in 1981.
Western Europe ranks 28th of 30 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Rice — Area harvested in Western Europe, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 31,100 ha | -5.8% |
| 1963 | 29,530 ha | -5.0% |
| 1964 | 30,017 ha | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 29,704 ha | -1.0% |
| 1966 | 27,991 ha | -5.8% |
| 1967 | 27,190 ha | -2.9% |
| 1968 | 24,487 ha | -9.9% |
| 1969 | 22,913 ha | -6.4% |
| 1970 | 21,500 ha | -6.2% |
| 1971 | 20,200 ha | -6.0% |
| 1972 | 17,900 ha | -11.4% |
| 1973 | 15,900 ha | -11.2% |
| 1974 | 14,500 ha | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 10,200 ha | -29.7% |
| 1976 | 7,800 ha | -23.5% |
| 1977 | 11,100 ha | +42.3% |
| 1978 | 11,300 ha | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 6,900 ha | -38.9% |
| 1980 | 6,600 ha | -4.3% |
| 1981 | 5,300 ha | -19.7% |
| 1982 | 5,400 ha | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 7,000 ha | +29.6% |
| 1984 | 9,200 ha | +31.4% |
| 1985 | 11,200 ha | +21.7% |
| 1986 | 11,700 ha | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 11,952 ha | +2.2% |
| 1988 | 14,336 ha | +19.9% |
| 1989 | 17,530 ha | +22.3% |
| 1990 | 20,400 ha | +16.4% |
| 1991 | 21,595 ha | +5.9% |
| 1992 | 24,355 ha | +12.8% |
| 1993 | 26,405 ha | +8.4% |
| 1994 | 28,120 ha | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 26,180 ha | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 22,930 ha | -12.4% |
| 1997 | 21,570 ha | -5.9% |
| 1998 | 19,530 ha | -9.5% |
| 1999 | 18,100 ha | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 19,870 ha | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 19,180 ha | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 18,490 ha | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 19,040 ha | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 20,160 ha | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 17,850 ha | -11.5% |
| 2006 | 17,310 ha | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 20,994 ha | +21.3% |
| 2008 | 19,362 ha | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 23,888 ha | +23.4% |
| 2010 | 23,828 ha | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 23,177 ha | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 22,180 ha | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 20,508 ha | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 16,771 ha | -18.2% |
| 2015 | 16,167 ha | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 16,713 ha | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 17,147 ha | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 13,280 ha | -22.6% |
| 2019 | 15,100 ha | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 14,320 ha | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 12,030 ha | -16.0% |
| 2022 | 11,760 ha | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 12,120 ha | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 13,480 ha | +11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 28,437 ha | 22,913 ha | 33,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 13,730 ha | 6,900 ha | 21,500 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,022 ha | 5,300 ha | 17,530 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,918 ha | 18,100 ha | 28,120 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,614 ha | 17,310 ha | 23,888 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,487 ha | 13,280 ha | 23,828 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,742 ha | 11,760 ha | 14,320 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Europe
- 26 Côte d'Ivoire 811,177 ha compare
- 26 Cote d'Ivoire 811,177 ha compare
- 28 Mali 789,529 ha compare
- 29 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 770,048 ha compare
- 30 Egypt 704,158 ha compare
- 30 Egypt 704,158 ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in Western Europe?
- Rice — area harvested in Western Europe was 13,480 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Western Europe?
- The highest recorded value was 33,000 ha in 1961.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Western Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,300 ha in 1981.
- How does Western Europe rank for rice — area harvested?
- Western Europe ranks 28th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Western Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Western Europe 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.