Rice production in Ghana
Ghana: Rice production was 463,975 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
463,975 metric tons
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
9th
of 42 countries
All-time high
491,603 metric tons
in 2010
All-time low
30,400 metric tons
in 1961
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Rice production in Ghana, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice production in Ghana is 463,975 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and up 69.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Ghana peaked at 491,603 metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 30,400 metric tons, in 1961.
Ghana ranks 9th of 42 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 30,400 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 31,000 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 1963 | 32,514 metric tons | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 42,877 metric tons | +31.9% |
| 1965 | 32,615 metric tons | -23.9% |
| 1966 | 38,000 metric tons | +16.5% |
| 1967 | 52,327 metric tons | +37.7% |
| 1968 | 65,332 metric tons | +24.9% |
| 1969 | 60,963 metric tons | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 48,800 metric tons | -20.0% |
| 1971 | 54,900 metric tons | +12.5% |
| 1972 | 70,100 metric tons | +27.7% |
| 1973 | 62,000 metric tons | -11.6% |
| 1974 | 73,200 metric tons | +18.1% |
| 1975 | 71,100 metric tons | -2.9% |
| 1976 | 69,800 metric tons | -1.8% |
| 1977 | 109,000 metric tons | +56.2% |
| 1978 | 108,000 metric tons | -0.9% |
| 1979 | 93,000 metric tons | -13.9% |
| 1980 | 78,000 metric tons | -16.1% |
| 1981 | 97,000 metric tons | +24.4% |
| 1982 | 36,000 metric tons | -62.9% |
| 1983 | 40,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 65,000 metric tons | +62.5% |
| 1985 | 80,000 metric tons | +23.1% |
| 1986 | 69,600 metric tons | -13.0% |
| 1987 | 80,700 metric tons | +15.9% |
| 1988 | 95,000 metric tons | +17.7% |
| 1989 | 73,700 metric tons | -22.4% |
| 1990 | 80,900 metric tons | +9.8% |
| 1991 | 150,900 metric tons | +86.5% |
| 1992 | 131,500 metric tons | -12.9% |
| 1993 | 157,400 metric tons | +19.7% |
| 1994 | 162,300 metric tons | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 201,720 metric tons | +24.3% |
| 1996 | 215,720 metric tons | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 197,100 metric tons | -8.6% |
| 1998 | 193,600 metric tons | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 209,750 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 248,700 metric tons | +18.6% |
| 2001 | 274,596 metric tons | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 280,000 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 238,810 metric tons | -14.7% |
| 2004 | 241,807 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 287,000 metric tons | +18.7% |
| 2006 | 250,000 metric tons | -12.9% |
| 2007 | 185,340 metric tons | -25.9% |
| 2008 | 301,920 metric tons | +62.9% |
| 2009 | 391,440 metric tons | +29.7% |
| 2010 | 491,603 metric tons | +25.6% |
| 2011 | 463,975 metric tons | -5.6% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 463,975 metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 155,000 metric tons, 3.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 463,975 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 3.9× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42,892 metric tons | 30,400 metric tons | 65,332 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 75,990 metric tons | 48,800 metric tons | 109,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 71,500 metric tons | 36,000 metric tons | 97,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 170,089 metric tons | 80,900 metric tons | 215,720 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 269,961 metric tons | 185,340 metric tons | 391,440 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 477,789 metric tons | 463,975 metric tons | 491,603 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
- 6 Guinea 1.50 million metric tons compare
- 7 Sierra Leone 1.08 million metric tons compare
- 8 Cote d'Ivoire 702,434 metric tons compare
- 10 Senegal 405,824 metric tons compare
- 11 Democratic Republic of Congo 353,667 metric tons compare
- 12 Liberia 300,000 metric tons compare
More agriculture & rural data for Ghana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 41.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2128 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 692.99 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4821 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4108 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Ghana?
- Rice production in Ghana was 463,975 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 491,603 metric tons in 2010.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,400 metric tons in 1961.
- How does Ghana rank for rice production?
- Ghana ranks 9th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.