Rice production in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Rice production was 90,412 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Ethiopia, 1993–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice production in Ethiopia is 90,412 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 12.3% on the previous year and up 486.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Ethiopia peaked at 103,128 metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 9,906 metric tons, in 1994.
Ethiopia ranks 25th of 42 countries on this measure, 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10,000 metric tons | — |
| 1994 | 9,906 metric tons | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 11,000 metric tons | +11.0% |
| 1996 | 15,307 metric tons | +39.2% |
| 1997 | 12,000 metric tons | -21.6% |
| 1998 | 13,000 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 14,000 metric tons | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 15,000 metric tons | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 15,412 metric tons | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 14,000 metric tons | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 13,000 metric tons | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 12,000 metric tons | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 11,244 metric tons | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 12,000 metric tons | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 11,244 metric tons | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 24,434 metric tons | +117.3% |
| 2009 | 71,394 metric tons | +192.2% |
| 2010 | 103,128 metric tons | +44.4% |
| 2011 | 90,412 metric tons | -12.3% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 90,412 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 77% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 90,412 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 189,526 metric tons, 48% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice production in Ethiopia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +192.2% | 24,434 metric tons | 71,394 metric tons |
| 2008 | +117.3% | 11,244 metric tons | 24,434 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,173 metric tons | 9,906 metric tons | 15,307 metric tons | 7 |
| 2000s | 19,973 metric tons | 11,244 metric tons | 71,394 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 96,770 metric tons | 90,412 metric tons | 103,128 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More agriculture & rural data for Ethiopia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -20.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3282 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 306.11 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7589 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 32.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 32.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Ethiopia?
- Rice production in Ethiopia was 90,412 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 103,128 metric tons in 2010.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,906 metric tons in 1994.
- How does Ethiopia rank for rice production?
- Ethiopia ranks 25th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 486.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.