Rice — Production in United Republic of Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania: Rice — Production was 4.05 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Production in United Republic of Tanzania, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice — production in United Republic of Tanzania is 4.05 million t, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 12.9% on the previous year and up 54.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — production in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 4.53 million t in 2020 and was at its lowest, 72,954 t, in 1965.
United Republic of Tanzania ranks 23rd of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Production in United Republic of Tanzania, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 94,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 104,000 t | +10.6% |
| 1963 | 183,000 t | +76.0% |
| 1964 | 147,322 t | -19.5% |
| 1965 | 72,954 t | -50.5% |
| 1966 | 133,082 t | +82.4% |
| 1967 | 109,687 t | -17.6% |
| 1968 | 104,000 t | -5.2% |
| 1969 | 126,000 t | +21.2% |
| 1970 | 132,000 t | +4.8% |
| 1971 | 171,000 t | +29.5% |
| 1972 | 187,000 t | +9.4% |
| 1973 | 301,000 t | +61.0% |
| 1974 | 223,000 t | -25.9% |
| 1975 | 265,000 t | +18.8% |
| 1976 | 346,000 t | +30.6% |
| 1977 | 314,000 t | -9.2% |
| 1978 | 387,000 t | +23.2% |
| 1979 | 262,000 t | -32.3% |
| 1980 | 291,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 200,000 t | -31.3% |
| 1982 | 320,000 t | +60.0% |
| 1983 | 349,231 t | +9.1% |
| 1984 | 355,385 t | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 427,692 t | +20.3% |
| 1986 | 547,692 t | +28.1% |
| 1987 | 644,615 t | +17.7% |
| 1988 | 615,385 t | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 718,461 t | +16.7% |
| 1990 | 740,000 t | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 624,615 t | -15.6% |
| 1992 | 392,220 t | -37.2% |
| 1993 | 641,000 t | +63.4% |
| 1994 | 614,300 t | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 622,600 t | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 806,800 t | +29.6% |
| 1997 | 549,700 t | -31.9% |
| 1998 | 849,100 t | +54.5% |
| 1999 | 728,600 t | -14.2% |
| 2000 | 781,538 t | +7.3% |
| 2001 | 867,692 t | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 984,615 t | +13.5% |
| 2003 | 1.10 million t | +11.4% |
| 2004 | 1.06 million t | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 1.17 million t | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 1.21 million t | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 1.34 million t | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 1.42 million t | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 1.33 million t | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 2.65 million t | +98.5% |
| 2011 | 2.25 million t | -15.2% |
| 2012 | 1.80 million t | -19.9% |
| 2013 | 2.19 million t | +21.9% |
| 2014 | 2.62 million t | +19.4% |
| 2015 | 2.98 million t | +13.7% |
| 2016 | 3.43 million t | +15.1% |
| 2017 | 2.45 million t | -28.5% |
| 2018 | 3.41 million t | +39.3% |
| 2019 | 3.47 million t | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 4.53 million t | +30.3% |
| 2021 | 4.05 million t | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 4.14 million t | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 3.59 million t | -13.2% |
| 2024 | 4.05 million t | +12.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 119,338 t | 72,954 t | 183,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 258,800 t | 132,000 t | 387,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 446,946 t | 200,000 t | 718,461 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 656,894 t | 392,220 t | 849,100 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.13 million t | 781,538 t | 1.42 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.73 million t | 1.80 million t | 3.47 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.07 million t | 3.59 million t | 4.53 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Republic of Tanzania
- 21 Republic of Korea 4.78 million t compare
- 22 Sri Lanka 4.70 million t compare
- 24 Lao People's Democratic Republic 3.75 million t compare
- 24 Laos 3.75 million t compare
- 26 Guinea 3.68 million t compare
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- Vegetables and Fruit Primary — Gross Production Value (constant) -0.2208 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — production in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Rice — production in United Republic of Tanzania was 4.05 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — production recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 4.53 million t in 2020.
- What is the lowest rice — production recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,954 t in 1965.
- How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for rice — production?
- United Republic of Tanzania ranks 23rd out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — production rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Republic of Tanzania 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.