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.
Rice production in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 4 metric tons | — |
| 1965 | 8 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 1966 | 10 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1967 | 207 metric tons | +1970.0% |
| 1968 | 662 metric tons | +219.8% |
| 1969 | 1,144 metric tons | +72.8% |
| 1970 | 1,360 metric tons | +18.9% |
| 1971 | 1,477 metric tons | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 1,638 metric tons | +10.9% |
| 1973 | 2,508 metric tons | +53.1% |
| 1974 | 2,229 metric tons | -11.1% |
| 1975 | 2,583 metric tons | +15.9% |
| 1976 | 2,668 metric tons | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 3,265 metric tons | +22.4% |
| 1978 | 3,288 metric tons | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 3,494 metric tons | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 4,430 metric tons | +26.8% |
| 1981 | 5,757 metric tons | +30.0% |
| 1982 | 5,586 metric tons | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 7,153 metric tons | +28.1% |
| 1984 | 7,919 metric tons | +10.7% |
| 1985 | 4,000 metric tons | -49.5% |
| 1986 | 8,440 metric tons | +111.0% |
| 1987 | 6,116 metric tons | -27.5% |
| 1988 | 6,892 metric tons | +12.7% |
| 1989 | 8,100 metric tons | +17.5% |
| 1990 | 9,305 metric tons | +14.9% |
| 1991 | 16,400 metric tons | +76.2% |
| 1992 | 16,100 metric tons | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 13,200 metric tons | -18.0% |
| 1994 | 4,500 metric tons | -65.9% |
| 1995 | 2,300 metric tons | -48.9% |
| 1996 | 6,596 metric tons | +186.8% |
| 1997 | 9,805 metric tons | +48.7% |
| 1998 | 7,935 metric tons | -19.1% |
| 1999 | 8,919 metric tons | +12.4% |
| 2000 | 11,654 metric tons | +30.7% |
| 2001 | 15,610 metric tons | +33.9% |
| 2002 | 20,976 metric tons | +34.4% |
| 2003 | 27,891 metric tons | +33.0% |
| 2004 | 46,191 metric tons | +65.6% |
| 2005 | 62,194 metric tons | +34.6% |
| 2006 | 62,932 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 62,000 metric tons | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 82,000 metric tons | +32.3% |
| 2009 | 81,081 metric tons | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 67,253 metric tons | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 80,541 metric tons | +19.8% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 80,541 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 68% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 80,541 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 189,526 metric tons, 42% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice production in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +1970.0% | 10 metric tons | 207 metric tons |
| 1968 | +219.8% | 207 metric tons | 662 metric tons |
| 1996 | +186.8% | 2,300 metric tons | 6,596 metric tons |
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 (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6909 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2022)
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.