Rice production by region in Niger
Niger: Rice production by region was 164,768 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
164,768 tonnes
Change on year
up 15.6%
World rank
71st
of 143 countries
All-time high
164,768 tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
9,550 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
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 71st out of 143 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.
Rice production by region in Niger, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,550 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 11,196 tonnes | +17.2% |
| 1963 | 10,050 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1964 | 11,790 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1965 | 11,704 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1966 | 20,500 tonnes | +75.2% |
| 1967 | 32,522 tonnes | +58.6% |
| 1968 | 39,033 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1969 | 38,000 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1970 | 37,100 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 27,300 tonnes | -26.4% |
| 1972 | 31,800 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 1973 | 46,309 tonnes | +45.6% |
| 1974 | 30,176 tonnes | -34.8% |
| 1975 | 29,320 tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1976 | 28,700 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1977 | 26,600 tonnes | -7.3% |
| 1978 | 31,600 tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1979 | 23,763 tonnes | -24.8% |
| 1980 | 29,900 tonnes | +25.8% |
| 1981 | 38,900 tonnes | +30.1% |
| 1982 | 41,200 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 44,800 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 48,700 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1985 | 56,700 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 1986 | 75,300 tonnes | +32.8% |
| 1987 | 60,754 tonnes | -19.3% |
| 1988 | 52,900 tonnes | -12.9% |
| 1989 | 76,953 tonnes | +45.5% |
| 1990 | 72,260 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1991 | 74,695 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 47,600 tonnes | -36.3% |
| 1993 | 78,700 tonnes | +65.3% |
| 1994 | 62,000 tonnes | -21.2% |
| 1995 | 51,000 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 1996 | 51,200 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 83,200 tonnes | +62.5% |
| 1998 | 58,200 tonnes | -30.0% |
| 1999 | 61,989 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 60,453 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 76,400 tonnes | +26.4% |
| 2002 | 75,467 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 58,080 tonnes | -23.0% |
| 2004 | 72,367 tonnes | +24.6% |
| 2005 | 56,221 tonnes | -22.3% |
| 2006 | 60,360 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 60,158 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 61,025 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 79,207 tonnes | +29.8% |
| 2010 | 102,820 tonnes | +29.8% |
| 2011 | 74,133 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 2012 | 71,289 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 87,106 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2014 | 103,941 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 2015 | 90,831 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 2016 | 104,392 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2017 | 112,632 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 101,607 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 121,760 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 2020 | 115,000 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 134,000 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 144,422 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 142,592 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 164,768 tonnes | +15.6% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 164,768 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 243,900 tonnes, 68% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Niger's 164,768 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212,050 tonnes, 78% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More reference data data for Niger
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2425 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8132 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3983 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.1 (2050)
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 71st out of 143 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.