Rice production in Rwanda
Rwanda: Rice production was 80,541 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Rwanda, 1964–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, rice production in Rwanda stood at 80,541 metric tons.
The figure is up 19.8% on the previous year and up 416.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Rwanda peaked at 82,000 metric tons in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4 metric tons, in 1964.
Rwanda ranks 26th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 339.17 metric tons | 4 metric tons | 1,144 metric tons | 6 |
| 1970s | 2,451 metric tons | 1,360 metric tons | 3,494 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,439 metric tons | 4,000 metric tons | 8,440 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,506 metric tons | 2,300 metric tons | 16,400 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 47,253 metric tons | 11,654 metric tons | 82,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 73,897 metric tons | 67,253 metric tons | 80,541 metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.32 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 20.3% (2025)
- Rural population 10.07 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 69.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2022)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.3% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.3% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 546,634 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Rwanda?
- Rice production in Rwanda was 80,541 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 82,000 metric tons in 2008.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 metric tons in 1964.
- How does Rwanda rank for rice production?
- Rwanda ranks 26th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 416.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.