Rice production in Algeria
Algeria: Rice production was 274 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Algeria, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 274 metric tons for rice production in 2011.
That represents a change of up 31.7% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Algeria peaked at 9,512 metric tons in 1961 and was at its lowest, 208 metric tons, in 2010.
Algeria ranks 40th of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,405 metric tons | 4,558 metric tons | 9,512 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,650 metric tons | 291 metric tons | 2,520 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,270 metric tons | 1,200 metric tons | 1,480 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,152 metric tons | 250 metric tons | 1,664 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 335.7 metric tons | 263 metric tons | 394 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 241 metric tons | 208 metric tons | 274 metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Algeria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 41.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 14.5% (2025)
- Rural population 11.47 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.9% (2025)
- Rural population 24.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2017)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2017)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 14.51 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 14.51 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 2.68 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Algeria?
- Rice production in Algeria was 274 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 9,512 metric tons in 1961.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 208 metric tons in 2010.
- How does Algeria rank for rice production?
- Algeria ranks 40th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Rice production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on rice relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.