Rice production in Belize
Belize: Rice production was 16,777 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Belize, 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 in Belize is 16,777 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Belize peaked at 20,615 tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 750 tonnes, in 1962.
Belize ranks 94th of 142 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,847 tonnes | 750 tonnes | 3,470 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,230 tonnes | 3,493 tonnes | 8,589 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,435 tonnes | 4,404 tonnes | 10,830 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,337 tonnes | 4,614 tonnes | 16,727 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,590 tonnes | 9,847 tonnes | 20,615 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,358 tonnes | 12,318 tonnes | 20,523 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,755 tonnes | 13,942 tonnes | 17,701 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belize
- 91 Zambia 24,566 tonnes compare
- 92 Honduras 23,433 tonnes compare
- 93 North Macedonia 18,608 tonnes compare
- 95 Azerbaijan 15,291 tonnes compare
- 96 French Guiana 15,073 tonnes compare
- 97 Ukraine 15,000 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Belize?
- Rice production in Belize was 16,777 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 recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 20,615 tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 750 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Belize rank for rice production?
- Belize ranks 94th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Rice production is measured in tonnes.