Rice — Production in Rwanda
Rwanda: Rice — Production was 141,932 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Production in Rwanda, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, rice — production in Rwanda stood at 141,932 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 95.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — production in Rwanda peaked at 141,932 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 t, in 1961.
Rwanda ranks 89th of 177 countries on this measure, 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 t | — |
| 1962 | 0 t | — |
| 1963 | 0 t | — |
| 1964 | 4 t | — |
| 1965 | 8 t | +100.0% |
| 1966 | 10 t | +25.0% |
| 1967 | 207 t | +1970.0% |
| 1968 | 662 t | +219.8% |
| 1969 | 1,144 t | +72.8% |
| 1970 | 1,360 t | +18.9% |
| 1971 | 1,477 t | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 1,638 t | +10.9% |
| 1973 | 2,508 t | +53.1% |
| 1974 | 2,229 t | -11.1% |
| 1975 | 2,583 t | +15.9% |
| 1976 | 2,668 t | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 3,265 t | +22.4% |
| 1978 | 3,288 t | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 3,494 t | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 4,430 t | +26.8% |
| 1981 | 5,757 t | +30.0% |
| 1982 | 5,586 t | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 7,153 t | +28.1% |
| 1984 | 7,919 t | +10.7% |
| 1985 | 4,000 t | -49.5% |
| 1986 | 8,440 t | +111.0% |
| 1987 | 6,116 t | -27.5% |
| 1988 | 6,892 t | +12.7% |
| 1989 | 8,100 t | +17.5% |
| 1990 | 9,305 t | +14.9% |
| 1991 | 16,400 t | +76.2% |
| 1992 | 16,100 t | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 13,200 t | -18.0% |
| 1994 | 4,500 t | -65.9% |
| 1995 | 2,300 t | -48.9% |
| 1996 | 6,596 t | +186.8% |
| 1997 | 9,805 t | +48.7% |
| 1998 | 7,935 t | -19.1% |
| 1999 | 8,919 t | +12.4% |
| 2000 | 11,654 t | +30.7% |
| 2001 | 15,610 t | +33.9% |
| 2002 | 20,976 t | +34.4% |
| 2003 | 27,891 t | +33.0% |
| 2004 | 46,191 t | +65.6% |
| 2005 | 62,194 t | +34.6% |
| 2006 | 62,932 t | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 62,000 t | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 82,000 t | +32.3% |
| 2009 | 81,081 t | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 67,253 t | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 80,541 t | +19.8% |
| 2012 | 84,079 t | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 93,746 t | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 72,723 t | -22.4% |
| 2015 | 97,435 t | +34.0% |
| 2016 | 110,544 t | +13.5% |
| 2017 | 108,958 t | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 113,880 t | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 131,577 t | +15.5% |
| 2020 | 116,504 t | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 131,758 t | +13.1% |
| 2022 | 135,075 t | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 133,628 t | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 141,932 t | +6.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 141,932 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 169,311 t, 84% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 141,932 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 174,756 t, 81% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — Production in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +1970.0% | 10 t | 207 t |
| 1968 | +219.8% | 207 t | 662 t |
| 1996 | +186.8% | 2,300 t | 6,596 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 226.11 t | 0 t | 1,144 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,451 t | 1,360 t | 3,494 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,439 t | 4,000 t | 8,440 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,506 t | 2,300 t | 16,400 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 47,253 t | 11,654 t | 82,000 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 96,074 t | 67,253 t | 131,577 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 131,779 t | 116,504 t | 141,932 t | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.57 % 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 0.1167 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.04 % 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 0.1421 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — production in Rwanda?
- Rice — production in Rwanda was 141,932 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — production recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 141,932 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest rice — production recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 t in 1961.
- How does Rwanda rank for rice — production?
- Rwanda ranks 89th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — production rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.