Rice production in Chad
Chad: Rice production was 189,526 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Chad, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, rice production in Chad stood at 189,526 metric tons. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 69.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Chad peaked at 189,526 metric tons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 7,824 metric tons, in 1985.
That places Chad 17th out of 42 countries with data for 2011, 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 Chad, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 23,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 23,500 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 34,000 metric tons | +44.7% |
| 1964 | 38,000 metric tons | +11.8% |
| 1965 | 25,000 metric tons | -34.2% |
| 1966 | 36,955 metric tons | +47.8% |
| 1967 | 32,305 metric tons | -12.6% |
| 1968 | 35,000 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1969 | 36,650 metric tons | +4.7% |
| 1970 | 39,454 metric tons | +7.7% |
| 1971 | 51,185 metric tons | +29.7% |
| 1972 | 40,000 metric tons | -21.9% |
| 1973 | 42,000 metric tons | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 36,630 metric tons | -12.8% |
| 1975 | 38,950 metric tons | +6.3% |
| 1976 | 50,000 metric tons | +28.4% |
| 1977 | 20,000 metric tons | -60.0% |
| 1978 | 20,700 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 25,700 metric tons | +24.2% |
| 1980 | 46,800 metric tons | +82.1% |
| 1981 | 43,800 metric tons | -6.4% |
| 1982 | 23,300 metric tons | -46.8% |
| 1983 | 18,029 metric tons | -22.6% |
| 1984 | 12,374 metric tons | -31.4% |
| 1985 | 7,824 metric tons | -36.8% |
| 1986 | 14,880 metric tons | +90.2% |
| 1987 | 19,497 metric tons | +31.0% |
| 1988 | 73,863 metric tons | +278.8% |
| 1989 | 105,974 metric tons | +43.5% |
| 1990 | 66,027 metric tons | -37.7% |
| 1991 | 117,725 metric tons | +78.3% |
| 1992 | 108,211 metric tons | -8.1% |
| 1993 | 23,104 metric tons | -78.6% |
| 1994 | 90,548 metric tons | +291.9% |
| 1995 | 78,978 metric tons | -12.8% |
| 1996 | 97,728 metric tons | +23.7% |
| 1997 | 112,288 metric tons | +14.9% |
| 1998 | 120,666 metric tons | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 138,282 metric tons | +14.6% |
| 2000 | 92,624 metric tons | -33.0% |
| 2001 | 112,167 metric tons | +21.1% |
| 2002 | 134,880 metric tons | +20.2% |
| 2003 | 126,024 metric tons | -6.6% |
| 2004 | 91,083 metric tons | -27.7% |
| 2005 | 148,702 metric tons | +63.3% |
| 2006 | 106,572 metric tons | -28.3% |
| 2007 | 106,379 metric tons | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 169,764 metric tons | +59.6% |
| 2009 | 175,000 metric tons | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 170,000 metric tons | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 189,526 metric tons | +11.5% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 189,526 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 1.6× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Chad's 189,526 metric tons is above the median for low income countries, which is 189,526 metric tons, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice production in Chad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +291.9% | 23,104 metric tons | 90,548 metric tons |
| 1988 | +278.8% | 19,497 metric tons | 73,863 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31,601 metric tons | 23,000 metric tons | 38,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 36,462 metric tons | 20,000 metric tons | 51,185 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 36,634 metric tons | 7,824 metric tons | 105,974 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 95,356 metric tons | 23,104 metric tons | 138,282 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 126,320 metric tons | 91,083 metric tons | 175,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 179,763 metric tons | 170,000 metric tons | 189,526 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 14 Uganda 233,000 metric tons compare
- 15 Guinea-Bissau 194,651 metric tons compare
- 16 Mozambique 192,934 metric tons compare
- 18 Benin 170,000 metric tons compare
- 19 Mauritania 161,076 metric tons compare
- 20 Cameroon 155,000 metric tons compare
More agriculture & rural data for Chad
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3634 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 371.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7243 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 36.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 36.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 66.9% (1975)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (1995)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Chad?
- Rice production in Chad was 189,526 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 189,526 metric tons in 2011.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,824 metric tons in 1985.
- How does Chad rank for rice production?
- Chad ranks 17th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.