Rice — Production in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Rice — Production was 498,969 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Production in Nicaragua, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 498,969 t for rice — production in 2023.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — production in Nicaragua peaked at 504,391 t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 36,848 t, in 1962.
That places Nicaragua 63rd out of 177 countries with data for 2023, 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 Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 38,659 t | — |
| 1962 | 36,848 t | -4.7% |
| 1963 | 46,600 t | +26.5% |
| 1964 | 48,400 t | +3.9% |
| 1965 | 53,500 t | +10.5% |
| 1966 | 63,200 t | +18.1% |
| 1967 | 68,000 t | +7.6% |
| 1968 | 86,800 t | +27.6% |
| 1969 | 67,483 t | -22.3% |
| 1970 | 80,739 t | +19.6% |
| 1971 | 81,784 t | +1.3% |
| 1972 | 74,262 t | -9.2% |
| 1973 | 78,481 t | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 79,971 t | +1.9% |
| 1975 | 89,000 t | +11.3% |
| 1976 | 56,641 t | -36.4% |
| 1977 | 76,203 t | +34.5% |
| 1978 | 85,246 t | +11.9% |
| 1979 | 114,605 t | +34.4% |
| 1980 | 112,000 t | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 163,826 t | +46.3% |
| 1982 | 176,267 t | +7.6% |
| 1983 | 171,000 t | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 138,000 t | -19.3% |
| 1985 | 143,992 t | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 111,770 t | -22.4% |
| 1987 | 127,980 t | +14.5% |
| 1988 | 111,468 t | -12.9% |
| 1989 | 104,310 t | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 120,890 t | +15.9% |
| 1991 | 131,150 t | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 154,000 t | +17.4% |
| 1993 | 201,201 t | +30.6% |
| 1994 | 189,056 t | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 232,456 t | +23.0% |
| 1996 | 230,323 t | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 256,588 t | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 290,250 t | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 205,610 t | -29.2% |
| 2000 | 289,600 t | +40.8% |
| 2001 | 246,201 t | -15.0% |
| 2002 | 293,456 t | +19.2% |
| 2003 | 297,530 t | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 258,510 t | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 316,713 t | +22.5% |
| 2006 | 319,569 t | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 269,869 t | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 285,066 t | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 334,516 t | +17.3% |
| 2010 | 453,990 t | +35.7% |
| 2011 | 413,321 t | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 418,656 t | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 371,934 t | -11.2% |
| 2014 | 369,048 t | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 365,096 t | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 418,079 t | +14.5% |
| 2017 | 422,612 t | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 438,079 t | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 468,319 t | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 476,992 t | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 492,028 t | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 504,391 t | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 498,969 t | -1.1% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 498,969 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 364,574 t, 1.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 498,969 t is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 219,588 t, 2.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 56,610 t | 36,848 t | 86,800 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 81,693 t | 56,641 t | 114,605 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 136,061 t | 104,310 t | 176,267 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 201,152 t | 120,890 t | 290,250 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 291,103 t | 246,201 t | 334,516 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 413,913 t | 365,096 t | 468,319 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 493,095 t | 476,992 t | 504,391 t | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 60 Kazakhstan 512,982 t compare
- 60 Kazakhstan 512,982 t compare
- 62 Benin 500,605 t compare
- 64 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 434,028 t compare
- 65 Mauritania 431,700 t compare
- 65 Mauritania 431,700 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Nicaragua
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2567 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.041 % 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 0.7276 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1448 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 459.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8714 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — production in Nicaragua?
- Rice — production in Nicaragua was 498,969 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — production recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 504,391 t in 2022.
- What is the lowest rice — production recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,848 t in 1962.
- How does Nicaragua rank for rice — production?
- Nicaragua ranks 63rd out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is rice — production rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.