Rice production in Eswatini
Eswatini: Rice production was 92 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
92 metric tons
Change on year
down 12.4%
World rank
41st
of 42 countries
All-time high
7,983 metric tons
in 1969
All-time low
90 metric tons
in 2007
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Rice production in Eswatini, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, rice production in Eswatini stood at 92 metric tons.
That represents a change of down 12.4% on the previous year and down 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Eswatini peaked at 7,983 metric tons in 1969 and was at its lowest, 90 metric tons, in 2007.
Eswatini ranks 41st 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.
Rice production in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,173 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 5,767 metric tons | +38.2% |
| 1963 | 6,709 metric tons | +16.3% |
| 1964 | 6,314 metric tons | -5.9% |
| 1965 | 5,942 metric tons | -5.9% |
| 1966 | 6,568 metric tons | +10.5% |
| 1967 | 6,359 metric tons | -3.2% |
| 1968 | 5,625 metric tons | -11.5% |
| 1969 | 7,983 metric tons | +41.9% |
| 1970 | 7,348 metric tons | -8.0% |
| 1971 | 7,111 metric tons | -3.2% |
| 1972 | 5,639 metric tons | -20.7% |
| 1973 | 4,537 metric tons | -19.5% |
| 1974 | 3,614 metric tons | -20.3% |
| 1975 | 4,418 metric tons | +22.2% |
| 1976 | 5,073 metric tons | +14.8% |
| 1977 | 5,000 metric tons | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 5,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 5,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 5,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 3,000 metric tons | -40.0% |
| 1982 | 1,614 metric tons | -46.2% |
| 1983 | 1,593 metric tons | -1.3% |
| 1984 | 2,574 metric tons | +61.6% |
| 1985 | 3,000 metric tons | +16.6% |
| 1986 | 3,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3,312 metric tons | +10.4% |
| 1991 | 3,000 metric tons | -9.4% |
| 1992 | 3,106 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 1,000 metric tons | -67.8% |
| 1994 | 998 metric tons | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 1,000 metric tons | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 265 metric tons | -73.5% |
| 1997 | 411 metric tons | +55.1% |
| 1998 | 105 metric tons | -74.5% |
| 1999 | 100 metric tons | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 170 metric tons | +70.0% |
| 2001 | 124 metric tons | -27.1% |
| 2002 | 102 metric tons | -17.7% |
| 2003 | 104 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 102 metric tons | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 112 metric tons | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 101 metric tons | -9.8% |
| 2007 | 90 metric tons | -10.9% |
| 2008 | 103 metric tons | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 128 metric tons | +24.3% |
| 2010 | 105 metric tons | -18.0% |
| 2011 | 92 metric tons | -12.4% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 92 metric tons is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 155,000 metric tons, 0% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 92 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 0% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,160 metric tons | 4,173 metric tons | 7,983 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,274 metric tons | 3,614 metric tons | 7,348 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,878 metric tons | 1,593 metric tons | 5,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,330 metric tons | 100 metric tons | 3,312 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 113.6 metric tons | 90 metric tons | 170 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 98.5 metric tons | 92 metric tons | 105 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More agriculture & rural data for Eswatini
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0641 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 263.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4281 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7328 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.2% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Eswatini?
- Rice production in Eswatini was 92 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 7,983 metric tons in 1969.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 90 metric tons in 2007.
- How does Eswatini rank for rice production?
- Eswatini ranks 41st out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.