Rice — Production in Syria
Syria: Rice — Production was 100 t in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Production in Syria, 1961–1996
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice — production in Syria is 100 t, measured in 1996.
That represents a change of down 42.9% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — production in Syria peaked at 7,612 t in 1968 and was at its lowest, 20 t, in 1973.
That places Syria 147th out of 177 countries with data for 1996, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Production in Syria, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 500 t | — |
| 1962 | 1,091 t | +118.2% |
| 1963 | 1,138 t | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 1,200 t | +5.4% |
| 1965 | 2,100 t | +75.0% |
| 1966 | 2,130 t | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 2,115 t | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 7,612 t | +259.9% |
| 1969 | 2,426 t | -68.1% |
| 1970 | 1,192 t | -50.9% |
| 1971 | 445 t | -62.7% |
| 1972 | 414 t | -7.0% |
| 1973 | 20 t | -95.2% |
| 1974 | 2,397 t | +11885.0% |
| 1975 | 5,218 t | +117.7% |
| 1976 | 1,147 t | -78.0% |
| 1977 | 150 t | -86.9% |
| 1978 | 100 t | -33.3% |
| 1979 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 90 t | -10.0% |
| 1981 | 100 t | +11.1% |
| 1982 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 100 t | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 117 t | +17.0% |
| 1991 | 126 t | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 141 t | +11.9% |
| 1993 | 152 t | +7.8% |
| 1994 | 173 t | +13.8% |
| 1995 | 175 t | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 100 t | -42.9% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 100 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 169,311 t, 0% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Syria's 100 t is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6,006 t, 2% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — Production in Syria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +11885.0% | 20 t | 2,397 t |
| 1968 | +259.9% | 2,115 t | 7,612 t |
| 1962 | +118.2% | 500 t | 1,091 t |
| 1975 | +117.7% | 2,397 t | 5,218 t |
| 1973 | -95.2% | 414 t | 20 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,257 t | 500 t | 7,612 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,118 t | 20 t | 5,218 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 99 t | 90 t | 100 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 140.57 t | 100 t | 175 t | 7 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 144 Réunion 185 t compare
- 145 Micronesia (Federated States of) 181.81 t
- 145 Micronesia 181.81 t
- 147 Syrian Arab Republic 100 t compare
- 149 Zimbabwe 73.5 t compare
- 150 Comoros 5 t compare
- 150 Comoros 5 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2063 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5246 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — production in Syria?
- Rice — production in Syria was 100 t in 1996, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — production recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 7,612 t in 1968.
- What is the lowest rice — production recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 t in 1973.
- How does Syria rank for rice — production?
- Syria ranks 147th out of 177 countries with data for 1996.
- Is rice — production rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.