Rice — Yield in Brazil
Brazil: Rice — Yield was 6,728 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Yield in Brazil, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice — yield in Brazil is 6,728 kg/ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — yield in Brazil peaked at 6,937 kg/ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,297 kg/ha, in 1978.
That places Brazil 23rd out of 155 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Yield in Brazil, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,699 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,659 kg/ha | -2.4% |
| 1963 | 1,542 kg/ha | -7.0% |
| 1964 | 1,517 kg/ha | -1.6% |
| 1965 | 1,641 kg/ha | +8.2% |
| 1966 | 1,449 kg/ha | -11.7% |
| 1967 | 1,583 kg/ha | +9.3% |
| 1968 | 1,492 kg/ha | -5.7% |
| 1969 | 1,384 kg/ha | -7.2% |
| 1970 | 1,517 kg/ha | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 1,384 kg/ha | -8.8% |
| 1972 | 1,491 kg/ha | +7.8% |
| 1973 | 1,493 kg/ha | +0.1% |
| 1974 | 1,450 kg/ha | -2.9% |
| 1975 | 1,466 kg/ha | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 1,466 kg/ha | -0.0% |
| 1977 | 1,501 kg/ha | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 1,297 kg/ha | -13.6% |
| 1979 | 1,393 kg/ha | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 1,566 kg/ha | +12.4% |
| 1981 | 1,348 kg/ha | -13.9% |
| 1982 | 1,616 kg/ha | +19.8% |
| 1983 | 1,516 kg/ha | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 1,687 kg/ha | +11.3% |
| 1985 | 1,898 kg/ha | +12.5% |
| 1986 | 1,861 kg/ha | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 1,738 kg/ha | -6.6% |
| 1988 | 1,981 kg/ha | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 2,099 kg/ha | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 1,880 kg/ha | -10.4% |
| 1991 | 2,302 kg/ha | +22.4% |
| 1992 | 2,135 kg/ha | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 2,291 kg/ha | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 2,388 kg/ha | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 2,567 kg/ha | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 2,658 kg/ha | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 2,731 kg/ha | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 2,520 kg/ha | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 3,071 kg/ha | +21.9% |
| 2000 | 3,038 kg/ha | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 3,240 kg/ha | +6.7% |
| 2002 | 3,325 kg/ha | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 3,249 kg/ha | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 3,556 kg/ha | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 3,369 kg/ha | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 3,880 kg/ha | +15.2% |
| 2007 | 3,826 kg/ha | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 4,231 kg/ha | +10.6% |
| 2009 | 4,405 kg/ha | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 4,127 kg/ha | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 4,896 kg/ha | +18.6% |
| 2012 | 4,786 kg/ha | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 5,007 kg/ha | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 5,201 kg/ha | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 5,752 kg/ha | +10.6% |
| 2016 | 5,464 kg/ha | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 6,213 kg/ha | +13.7% |
| 2018 | 6,307 kg/ha | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 6,063 kg/ha | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 6,611 kg/ha | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 6,903 kg/ha | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 6,638 kg/ha | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 6,937 kg/ha | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 6,728 kg/ha | -3.0% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 6,728 kg/ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,501 kg/ha, 1.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 6,728 kg/ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4,675 kg/ha, 1.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,552 kg/ha | 1,384 kg/ha | 1,699 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,446 kg/ha | 1,297 kg/ha | 1,517 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,731 kg/ha | 1,348 kg/ha | 2,099 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,454 kg/ha | 1,880 kg/ha | 3,071 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,612 kg/ha | 3,038 kg/ha | 4,405 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,382 kg/ha | 4,127 kg/ha | 6,307 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,763 kg/ha | 6,611 kg/ha | 6,937 kg/ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Brazil
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6576 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2918 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.28 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0609 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 652.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — yield in Brazil?
- Rice — yield in Brazil was 6,728 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — yield recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 6,937 kg/ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest rice — yield recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,297 kg/ha in 1978.
- How does Brazil rank for rice — yield?
- Brazil ranks 23rd out of 155 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — yield rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Rice — Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.