Rice production in Senegal
Senegal: Rice production was 405,824 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Senegal, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, rice production in Senegal stood at 405,824 metric tons.
That represents a change of down 32.8% on the previous year and up 96.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Senegal peaked at 604,043 metric tons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 36,700 metric tons, in 1972.
That places Senegal 10th out of 42 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 108,379 metric tons | 58,300 metric tons | 155,900 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 95,415 metric tons | 36,700 metric tons | 147,045 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 129,485 metric tons | 64,658 metric tons | 168,227 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 172,481 metric tons | 123,519 metric tons | 239,786 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 258,850 metric tons | 172,395 metric tons | 502,104 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 504,934 metric tons | 405,824 metric tons | 604,043 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 7 Sierra Leone 1.08 million metric tons compare
- 8 Cote d'Ivoire 702,434 metric tons compare
- 9 Ghana 463,975 metric tons compare
- 11 Congo, Dem. Rep. 353,667 metric tons compare
- 12 Liberia 300,000 metric tons compare
- 13 Burkina Faso 240,866 metric tons compare
More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 6.32 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 17.1% (2025)
- Rural population 8.37 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.1% (2025)
- Rural population 44.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 17.1% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 17.1% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 1.94 million hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Senegal?
- Rice production in Senegal was 405,824 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 604,043 metric tons in 2010.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,700 metric tons in 1972.
- How does Senegal rank for rice production?
- Senegal ranks 10th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.