Rice production in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Rice production was 635 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Zimbabwe, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice production in Zimbabwe is 635 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Zimbabwe peaked at 4,726 metric tons in 1970 and was at its lowest, 97 metric tons, in 1982.
Zimbabwe ranks 39th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 1,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2,540 metric tons | +154.0% |
| 1964 | 2,600 metric tons | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 2,600 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 2,600 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 3,000 metric tons | +15.4% |
| 1968 | 3,500 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1969 | 4,000 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1970 | 4,726 metric tons | +18.1% |
| 1971 | 3,000 metric tons | -36.5% |
| 1972 | 1,900 metric tons | -36.7% |
| 1973 | 800 metric tons | -57.9% |
| 1974 | 600 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 1975 | 419 metric tons | -30.2% |
| 1976 | 257 metric tons | -38.7% |
| 1977 | 216 metric tons | -16.0% |
| 1978 | 333 metric tons | +54.2% |
| 1979 | 350 metric tons | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 350 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 374 metric tons | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 97 metric tons | -74.1% |
| 1983 | 122 metric tons | +25.8% |
| 1984 | 719 metric tons | +489.3% |
| 1985 | 143 metric tons | -80.1% |
| 1986 | 291 metric tons | +103.5% |
| 1987 | 595 metric tons | +104.5% |
| 1988 | 520 metric tons | -12.6% |
| 1989 | 545 metric tons | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 468 metric tons | -14.1% |
| 1991 | 450 metric tons | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 400 metric tons | -11.1% |
| 1993 | 500 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1994 | 568 metric tons | +13.6% |
| 1995 | 400 metric tons | -29.6% |
| 1996 | 437 metric tons | +9.2% |
| 1997 | 419 metric tons | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 400 metric tons | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 421 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 500 metric tons | +18.8% |
| 2001 | 600 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 2002 | 601 metric tons | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 700 metric tons | +16.5% |
| 2004 | 724 metric tons | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 804 metric tons | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 600 metric tons | -25.4% |
| 2007 | 392 metric tons | -34.7% |
| 2008 | 406 metric tons | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 478 metric tons | +17.7% |
| 2010 | 592 metric tons | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 635 metric tons | +7.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 635 metric tons is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 155,000 metric tons, 0% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 635 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 1% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice production in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +489.3% | 122 metric tons | 719 metric tons |
| 1963 | +154.0% | 1,000 metric tons | 2,540 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,538 metric tons | 1,000 metric tons | 4,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,260 metric tons | 216 metric tons | 4,726 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 375.6 metric tons | 97 metric tons | 719 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 446.3 metric tons | 400 metric tons | 568 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 580.5 metric tons | 392 metric tons | 804 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 613.5 metric tons | 592 metric tons | 635 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 34.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 286.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.595 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Zimbabwe?
- Rice production in Zimbabwe was 635 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 4,726 metric tons in 1970.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 97 metric tons in 1982.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for rice production?
- Zimbabwe ranks 39th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.