Rice — Production in Belize
Belize: Rice — Production was 16,777 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Production in Belize, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, rice — production in Belize stood at 16,777 t.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — production in Belize peaked at 20,615 t in 2009 and was at its lowest, 750 t, in 1962.
That places Belize 117th 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 — Production in Belize, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 848 t | — |
| 1962 | 750 t | -11.6% |
| 1963 | 1,225 t | +63.3% |
| 1964 | 2,045 t | +66.9% |
| 1965 | 2,372 t | +16.0% |
| 1966 | 1,420 t | -40.1% |
| 1967 | 1,615 t | +13.7% |
| 1968 | 2,875 t | +78.0% |
| 1969 | 3,470 t | +20.7% |
| 1970 | 3,493 t | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 4,548 t | +30.2% |
| 1972 | 5,799 t | +27.5% |
| 1973 | 8,165 t | +40.8% |
| 1974 | 7,530 t | -7.8% |
| 1975 | 4,853 t | -35.6% |
| 1976 | 6,305 t | +29.9% |
| 1977 | 8,589 t | +36.2% |
| 1978 | 6,350 t | -26.1% |
| 1979 | 6,668 t | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 8,618 t | +29.2% |
| 1981 | 10,830 t | +25.7% |
| 1982 | 7,938 t | -26.7% |
| 1983 | 6,123 t | -22.9% |
| 1984 | 5,672 t | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 5,578 t | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 4,404 t | -21.0% |
| 1987 | 4,593 t | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 5,551 t | +20.9% |
| 1989 | 5,042 t | -9.2% |
| 1990 | 4,614 t | -8.5% |
| 1991 | 4,791 t | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 6,679 t | +39.4% |
| 1993 | 9,745 t | +45.9% |
| 1994 | 6,359 t | -34.7% |
| 1995 | 9,628 t | +51.4% |
| 1996 | 12,757 t | +32.5% |
| 1997 | 16,727 t | +31.1% |
| 1998 | 9,452 t | -43.5% |
| 1999 | 12,619 t | +33.5% |
| 2000 | 9,847 t | -22.0% |
| 2001 | 12,121 t | +23.1% |
| 2002 | 10,949 t | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 12,752 t | +16.5% |
| 2004 | 10,441 t | -18.1% |
| 2005 | 17,760 t | +70.1% |
| 2006 | 11,855 t | -33.2% |
| 2007 | 17,775 t | +49.9% |
| 2008 | 11,780 t | -33.7% |
| 2009 | 20,615 t | +75.0% |
| 2010 | 20,523 t | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 19,081 t | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 12,318 t | -35.4% |
| 2013 | 20,505 t | +66.5% |
| 2014 | 16,259 t | -20.7% |
| 2015 | 12,663 t | -22.1% |
| 2016 | 16,203 t | +28.0% |
| 2017 | 18,751 t | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 13,375 t | -28.7% |
| 2019 | 13,900 t | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 13,942 t | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 14,990 t | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 15,364 t | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 17,701 t | +15.2% |
| 2024 | 16,777 t | -5.2% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's 16,777 t is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 222,756 t, 8% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Belize's 16,777 t is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 219,588 t, 8% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,847 t | 750 t | 3,470 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,230 t | 3,493 t | 8,589 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,435 t | 4,404 t | 10,830 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,337 t | 4,614 t | 16,727 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,590 t | 9,847 t | 20,615 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,358 t | 12,318 t | 20,523 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,755 t | 13,942 t | 17,701 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belize
- 114 Honduras 23,433 t compare
- 115 North Macedonia 18,608 t compare
- 115 North Macedonia 18,608 t compare
- 118 Azerbaijan 15,291 t compare
- 118 Azerbaijan 15,291 t compare
- 120 French Guiana 15,073 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Belize
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.01 % 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 0.3358 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.454 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0795 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 610.5 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.74 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — production in Belize?
- Rice — production in Belize was 16,777 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — production recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 20,615 t in 2009.
- What is the lowest rice — production recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 750 t in 1962.
- How does Belize rank for rice — production?
- Belize ranks 117th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — production rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Rice — Production. 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.