Rice production by region in Paraguay
Paraguay: Rice production by region was 1.05 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.05 million tonnes
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
42nd
of 143 countries
All-time high
1.19 million tonnes
in 2020
All-time low
10,100 tonnes
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rice production by region in Paraguay, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Paraguay recorded 1.05 million tonnes for rice production by region in 2024.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 30.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production by region in Paraguay peaked at 1.19 million tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 10,100 tonnes, in 1966.
Paraguay ranks 42nd of 143 countries on this measure, 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 Paraguay, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18,700 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 16,800 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1963 | 16,000 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1964 | 20,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1965 | 21,600 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1966 | 10,100 tonnes | -53.2% |
| 1967 | 18,170 tonnes | +79.9% |
| 1968 | 20,802 tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1969 | 27,157 tonnes | +30.5% |
| 1970 | 45,218 tonnes | +66.5% |
| 1971 | 47,200 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1972 | 38,800 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1973 | 41,614 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 50,688 tonnes | +21.8% |
| 1975 | 55,869 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1976 | 56,748 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 68,677 tonnes | +21.0% |
| 1978 | 58,233 tonnes | -15.2% |
| 1979 | 56,894 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 40,800 tonnes | -28.3% |
| 1981 | 44,500 tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 63,100 tonnes | +41.8% |
| 1983 | 72,641 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1984 | 79,700 tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 97,207 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1986 | 62,406 tonnes | -35.8% |
| 1987 | 105,239 tonnes | +68.6% |
| 1988 | 81,394 tonnes | -22.7% |
| 1989 | 87,466 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 85,701 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 33,917 tonnes | -60.4% |
| 1992 | 44,180 tonnes | +30.3% |
| 1993 | 68,358 tonnes | +54.7% |
| 1994 | 72,146 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 80,146 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1996 | 76,282 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 1997 | 81,465 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 80,921 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 128,093 tonnes | +58.3% |
| 2000 | 101,049 tonnes | -21.1% |
| 2001 | 106,179 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 104,973 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 110,250 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 125,000 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 102,000 tonnes | -18.4% |
| 2006 | 126,000 tonnes | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 130,000 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 144,692 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 215,000 tonnes | +48.6% |
| 2010 | 315,213 tonnes | +46.6% |
| 2011 | 408,246 tonnes | +29.5% |
| 2012 | 396,000 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 617,400 tonnes | +55.9% |
| 2014 | 804,000 tonnes | +30.2% |
| 2015 | 857,771 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 858,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 924,000 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 894,600 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 1.07 million tonnes | +19.5% |
| 2020 | 1.19 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 1.18 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 975,069 tonnes | -17.4% |
| 2023 | 978,450 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 1.05 million tonnes | +7.5% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 1.05 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 225,923 tonnes, 4.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 1.05 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 225,923 tonnes, 4.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,814 tonnes | 10,100 tonnes | 27,157 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 51,994 tonnes | 38,800 tonnes | 68,677 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 73,445 tonnes | 40,800 tonnes | 105,239 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 75,121 tonnes | 33,917 tonnes | 128,093 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 126,514 tonnes | 101,049 tonnes | 215,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 714,443 tonnes | 315,213 tonnes | 1.07 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.07 million tonnes | 975,069 tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More reference data data for Paraguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6344 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production by region in Paraguay?
- Rice production by region in Paraguay was 1.05 million 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 Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 1.19 million tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest rice production by region recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,100 tonnes in 1966.
- How does Paraguay rank for rice production by region?
- Paraguay ranks 42nd out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production by region rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.