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.
Rice production in Morocco, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 17,000 metric tons | +13.3% |
| 1963 | 20,000 metric tons | +17.6% |
| 1964 | 25,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1965 | 21,000 metric tons | -16.0% |
| 1966 | 24,800 metric tons | +18.1% |
| 1967 | 27,500 metric tons | +10.9% |
| 1968 | 41,000 metric tons | +49.1% |
| 1969 | 51,000 metric tons | +24.4% |
| 1970 | 40,000 metric tons | -21.6% |
| 1971 | 2,700 metric tons | -93.2% |
| 1972 | 13,900 metric tons | +414.8% |
| 1973 | 10,440 metric tons | -24.9% |
| 1974 | 12,250 metric tons | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 29,200 metric tons | +138.4% |
| 1976 | 17,960 metric tons | -38.5% |
| 1977 | 23,810 metric tons | +32.6% |
| 1978 | 22,000 metric tons | -7.6% |
| 1979 | 19,000 metric tons | -13.6% |
| 1980 | 28,740 metric tons | +51.3% |
| 1981 | 19,340 metric tons | -32.7% |
| 1982 | 3,640 metric tons | -81.2% |
| 1983 | 3,980 metric tons | +9.3% |
| 1984 | 4,540 metric tons | +14.1% |
| 1985 | 1,730 metric tons | -61.9% |
| 1986 | 20,480 metric tons | +1083.8% |
| 1987 | 48,950 metric tons | +139.0% |
| 1988 | 33,380 metric tons | -31.8% |
| 1989 | 4,410 metric tons | -86.8% |
| 1990 | 3,340 metric tons | -24.3% |
| 1991 | 24,580 metric tons | +635.9% |
| 1992 | 22,100 metric tons | -10.1% |
| 1993 | 53,500 metric tons | +142.1% |
| 1994 | 69,550 metric tons | +30.0% |
| 1995 | 3,470 metric tons | -95.0% |
| 1996 | 53,360 metric tons | +1437.8% |
| 1997 | 32,040 metric tons | -40.0% |
| 1998 | 20,020 metric tons | -37.5% |
| 1999 | 34,650 metric tons | +73.1% |
| 2000 | 25,200 metric tons | -27.3% |
| 2001 | 39,580 metric tons | +57.1% |
| 2002 | 26,530 metric tons | -33.0% |
| 2003 | 16,900 metric tons | -36.3% |
| 2004 | 29,500 metric tons | +74.6% |
| 2005 | 42,840 metric tons | +45.2% |
| 2006 | 34,000 metric tons | -20.6% |
| 2007 | 33,150 metric tons | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 44,520 metric tons | +34.3% |
| 2009 | 50,040 metric tons | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 50,520 metric tons | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 38,942 metric tons | -22.9% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 38,942 metric tons is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 155,000 metric tons, 25% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice production in Morocco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +1437.8% | 3,470 metric tons | 53,360 metric tons |
| 1986 | +1083.8% | 1,730 metric tons | 20,480 metric tons |
| 1991 | +635.9% | 3,340 metric tons | 24,580 metric tons |
| 1972 | +414.8% | 2,700 metric tons | 13,900 metric tons |
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 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
More agriculture & rural data for Morocco
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1055 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 500.5 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0275 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3687 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.6% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (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.