Analyzing global rice production by country in 2024 revealed substantial variation in production volumes. Nigeria leads with 4.35 million hectares, followed by the United States with 1.09 million hectares and Egypt with 0.64455 million hectares. Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, and Chile showed significantly lower figures, at 0.10389, 0.06869, and 0.0264 million hectares, respectively. Between 2023 and 2024, the United States experienced a slight decline while Ethiopia and Nigeria displayed robust growth rates. The compound annual growth rate over the last five years highlighted Ethiopia and Nigeria as rising stars, contrasted by Chile's persistent decline, indicating a shift in global rice production patterns.
Future trends to watch in global rice production include:
- Potential increases in Nigerian and Ethiopian production due to favorable climatic and agricultural policies.
- Stagnation or potential decline in U.S. and Chilean production due to environmental and economic challenges.
- Growth in Egypt and Kazakhstan contingent on technological and infrastructure advancements.
Top countries in Rice Production by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Thousand Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Nigeria | 4,350 | 2030 | +1% | +0.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 1,090 | 2030 | -0.00083% | -0.0076% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Egypt | 644.55 | 2030 | +0.068% | +0.056% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kazakhstan | 103.89 | 2030 | +0.26% | +0.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ethiopia | 68.69 | 2030 | +0.82% | +0.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Chile | 26.4 | 2030 | -0.23% | -0.39% | View data |
