Rice production by region in Niger
Niger: Rice production by region was 164,768 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice production by region in Niger, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice production by region in Niger is 164,768 tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.6% on the previous year and up 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production by region in Niger peaked at 164,768 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 9,550 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Niger 70th out of 142 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,483 tonnes | 9,550 tonnes | 39,033 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 31,267 tonnes | 23,763 tonnes | 46,309 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 52,611 tonnes | 29,900 tonnes | 76,953 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 64,084 tonnes | 47,600 tonnes | 83,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 65,974 tonnes | 56,221 tonnes | 79,207 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 97,051 tonnes | 71,289 tonnes | 121,760 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 140,156 tonnes | 115,000 tonnes | 164,768 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production by region in Niger?
- Rice production by region in Niger was 164,768 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rice production by region recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 164,768 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest rice production by region recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,550 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Niger rank for rice production by region?
- Niger ranks 70th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production by region rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Rice production by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rice production is measured in tonnes per year.