Rice production in Morocco
Morocco: Rice production was 38,942 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Morocco, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, rice production in Morocco stood at 38,942 metric tons.
That represents a change of down 22.9% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Morocco peaked at 69,550 metric tons in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1,730 metric tons, in 1985.
That places Morocco 30th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26,922 metric tons | 15,000 metric tons | 51,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 19,126 metric tons | 2,700 metric tons | 40,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,919 metric tons | 1,730 metric tons | 48,950 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 31,661 metric tons | 3,340 metric tons | 69,550 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 34,226 metric tons | 16,900 metric tons | 50,040 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,731 metric tons | 38,942 metric tons | 50,520 metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Morocco
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 19.23 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.5% (2025)
- Rural population 14.17 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.0% (2025)
- Rural population 36.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.5% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.5% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 2.58 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Morocco?
- Rice production in Morocco was 38,942 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 69,550 metric tons in 1994.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,730 metric tons in 1985.
- How does Morocco rank for rice production?
- Morocco ranks 30th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.