Rice production by region in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Rice production by region was 1,006 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice production by region in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia is 1,006 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.9% on the previous year and up 5,489.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production by region in Saudi Arabia peaked at 4,200 tonnes in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1981.
Saudi Arabia ranks 109th of 142 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 2,874 tonnes | 2,120 tonnes | 4,200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 673.1 tonnes | 68 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.8 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 88 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 209 tonnes | 18 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 2 |
| 2020s | 865.95 tonnes | 787 tonnes | 1,006 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production by region in Saudi Arabia?
- Rice production by region in Saudi Arabia was 1,006 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,200 tonnes in 1965.
- What is the lowest rice production by region recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1981.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for rice production by region?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 109th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production by region rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,489.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.