Rice production in Sudan
Sudan: Rice production was 23,350 metric tons in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Sudan, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Sudan recorded 23,350 metric tons for rice production in 2010.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 191.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Sudan peaked at 36,000 metric tons in 2004 and was at its lowest, 394 metric tons, in 1966.
Sudan ranks 32nd of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice production in Sudan, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,931 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 949 metric tons | -50.9% |
| 1963 | 1,082 metric tons | +14.0% |
| 1964 | 963 metric tons | -11.0% |
| 1965 | 1,120 metric tons | +16.3% |
| 1966 | 394 metric tons | -64.8% |
| 1967 | 1,785 metric tons | +353.0% |
| 1968 | 975 metric tons | -45.4% |
| 1969 | 2,905 metric tons | +197.9% |
| 1970 | 6,098 metric tons | +109.9% |
| 1971 | 6,000 metric tons | -1.6% |
| 1972 | 5,000 metric tons | -16.7% |
| 1973 | 6,000 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1974 | 7,200 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1975 | 7,184 metric tons | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 12,000 metric tons | +67.0% |
| 1977 | 13,000 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1978 | 8,000 metric tons | -38.5% |
| 1979 | 8,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 8,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 12,000 metric tons | +50.0% |
| 1982 | 4,000 metric tons | -66.7% |
| 1983 | 2,500 metric tons | -37.5% |
| 1984 | 2,000 metric tons | -20.0% |
| 1985 | 1,900 metric tons | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 1,600 metric tons | -15.8% |
| 1987 | 1,200 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 1988 | 1,200 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 500 metric tons | -58.3% |
| 1990 | 1,000 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 1991 | 1,100 metric tons | +10.0% |
| 1992 | 1,200 metric tons | +9.1% |
| 1993 | 1,500 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1994 | 1,650 metric tons | +10.0% |
| 1995 | 1,200 metric tons | -27.3% |
| 1996 | 2,000 metric tons | +66.7% |
| 1997 | 2,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 11,000 metric tons | +450.0% |
| 2000 | 8,000 metric tons | -27.3% |
| 2001 | 11,000 metric tons | +37.5% |
| 2002 | 8,000 metric tons | -27.3% |
| 2003 | 15,748 metric tons | +96.9% |
| 2004 | 36,000 metric tons | +128.6% |
| 2005 | 20,000 metric tons | -44.4% |
| 2006 | 26,000 metric tons | +30.0% |
| 2007 | 23,000 metric tons | -11.5% |
| 2008 | 30,000 metric tons | +30.4% |
| 2009 | 22,500 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 2010 | 23,350 metric tons | +3.8% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 23,350 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 20% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 23,350 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 189,526 metric tons, 12% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice production in Sudan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +450.0% | 2,000 metric tons | 11,000 metric tons |
| 1967 | +353.0% | 394 metric tons | 1,785 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,345 metric tons | 394 metric tons | 2,905 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,848 metric tons | 5,000 metric tons | 13,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,490 metric tons | 500 metric tons | 12,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,465 metric tons | 1,000 metric tons | 11,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,025 metric tons | 8,000 metric tons | 36,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,350 metric tons | 23,350 metric tons | 23,350 metric tons | 1 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Sudan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 60.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2936 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 341.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6507 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 29.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 29.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.8% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Sudan?
- Rice production in Sudan was 23,350 metric tons in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 36,000 metric tons in 2004.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 394 metric tons in 1966.
- How does Sudan rank for rice production?
- Sudan ranks 32nd out of 42 countries with data for 2010.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.