Rice — Yield in Syria
Syria: Rice — Yield was 5,000 kg/ha in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Yield in Syria, 1961–1996
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 1996, rice — yield in Syria stood at 5,000 kg/ha.
That represents a change of down 48.6% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — yield in Syria peaked at 10,176 kg/ha in 1994 and was at its lowest, 666.7 kg/ha, in 1973.
That places Syria 50th out of 155 countries with data for 1996, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Yield in Syria, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,500 kg/ha | — |
| 1962 | 2,610 kg/ha | +4.4% |
| 1963 | 2,447 kg/ha | -6.2% |
| 1964 | 2,000 kg/ha | -18.3% |
| 1965 | 1,909 kg/ha | -4.5% |
| 1966 | 2,320 kg/ha | +21.5% |
| 1967 | 2,329 kg/ha | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 1,949 kg/ha | -16.3% |
| 1969 | 2,269 kg/ha | +16.4% |
| 1970 | 1,817 kg/ha | -19.9% |
| 1971 | 1,534 kg/ha | -15.6% |
| 1972 | 2,604 kg/ha | +69.7% |
| 1973 | 666.7 kg/ha | -74.4% |
| 1974 | 4,439 kg/ha | +565.8% |
| 1975 | 4,984 kg/ha | +12.3% |
| 1976 | 3,688 kg/ha | -26.0% |
| 1977 | 3,000 kg/ha | -18.7% |
| 1978 | 2,000 kg/ha | -33.3% |
| 1979 | 2,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 4,500 kg/ha | +125.0% |
| 1981 | 5,000 kg/ha | +11.1% |
| 1982 | 5,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 5,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 5,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 5,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 5,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 5,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 5,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 5,000 kg/ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 5,571 kg/ha | +11.4% |
| 1991 | 7,412 kg/ha | +33.0% |
| 1992 | 7,421 kg/ha | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 7,600 kg/ha | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 10,176 kg/ha | +33.9% |
| 1995 | 9,722 kg/ha | -4.5% |
| 1996 | 5,000 kg/ha | -48.6% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 5,000 kg/ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,586 kg/ha, 3.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Syria's 5,000 kg/ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,672 kg/ha, 1.1× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — Yield in Syria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +565.8% | 666.7 kg/ha | 4,439 kg/ha |
| 1980 | +125.0% | 2,000 kg/ha | 4,500 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,259 kg/ha | 1,909 kg/ha | 2,610 kg/ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,673 kg/ha | 666.7 kg/ha | 4,984 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,950 kg/ha | 4,500 kg/ha | 5,000 kg/ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,558 kg/ha | 5,000 kg/ha | 10,176 kg/ha | 7 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 47 Dominican Republic 5,104 kg/ha compare
- 48 Afghanistan 5,062 kg/ha compare
- 48 Afghanistan 5,062 kg/ha compare
- 50 Syrian Arab Republic 5,000 kg/ha compare
- 50 Ukraine 5,000 kg/ha compare
- 53 Mauritania 4,878 kg/ha compare
- 53 Mauritania 4,878 kg/ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2063 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5246 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — yield in Syria?
- Rice — yield in Syria was 5,000 kg/ha in 1996, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — yield recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 10,176 kg/ha in 1994.
- What is the lowest rice — yield recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 666.7 kg/ha in 1973.
- How does Syria rank for rice — yield?
- Syria ranks 50th out of 155 countries with data for 1996.
- Is rice — yield rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.