Rice production in Belize
Belize: Rice production was 16,777 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
16,777
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
95th
of 143 countries
All-time high
20,615
in 2009
All-time low
750
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rice production in Belize, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice production in Belize is 16,777, 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 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 750, in 1962.
Belize ranks 95th 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 in Belize, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 848 | — |
| 1962 | 750 | -11.6% |
| 1963 | 1,225 | +63.3% |
| 1964 | 2,045 | +66.9% |
| 1965 | 2,372 | +16.0% |
| 1966 | 1,420 | -40.1% |
| 1967 | 1,615 | +13.7% |
| 1968 | 2,875 | +78.0% |
| 1969 | 3,470 | +20.7% |
| 1970 | 3,493 | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 4,548 | +30.2% |
| 1972 | 5,799 | +27.5% |
| 1973 | 8,165 | +40.8% |
| 1974 | 7,530 | -7.8% |
| 1975 | 4,853 | -35.6% |
| 1976 | 6,305 | +29.9% |
| 1977 | 8,589 | +36.2% |
| 1978 | 6,350 | -26.1% |
| 1979 | 6,668 | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 8,618 | +29.2% |
| 1981 | 10,830 | +25.7% |
| 1982 | 7,938 | -26.7% |
| 1983 | 6,123 | -22.9% |
| 1984 | 5,672 | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 5,578 | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 4,404 | -21.0% |
| 1987 | 4,593 | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 5,551 | +20.9% |
| 1989 | 5,042 | -9.2% |
| 1990 | 4,614 | -8.5% |
| 1991 | 4,791 | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 6,679 | +39.4% |
| 1993 | 9,745 | +45.9% |
| 1994 | 6,359 | -34.7% |
| 1995 | 9,628 | +51.4% |
| 1996 | 12,757 | +32.5% |
| 1997 | 16,727 | +31.1% |
| 1998 | 9,452 | -43.5% |
| 1999 | 12,619 | +33.5% |
| 2000 | 9,847 | -22.0% |
| 2001 | 12,121 | +23.1% |
| 2002 | 10,949 | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 12,752 | +16.5% |
| 2004 | 10,441 | -18.1% |
| 2005 | 17,760 | +70.1% |
| 2006 | 11,855 | -33.2% |
| 2007 | 17,775 | +49.9% |
| 2008 | 11,780 | -33.7% |
| 2009 | 20,615 | +75.0% |
| 2010 | 20,523 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 19,081 | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 12,318 | -35.4% |
| 2013 | 20,505 | +66.5% |
| 2014 | 16,259 | -20.7% |
| 2015 | 12,663 | -22.1% |
| 2016 | 16,203 | +28.0% |
| 2017 | 18,751 | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 13,375 | -28.7% |
| 2019 | 13,900 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 13,942 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 14,990 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 15,364 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 17,701 | +15.2% |
| 2024 | 16,777 | -5.2% |
Belize compared with similar countries
- Belize's 16,777 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 225,923, 7% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Belize's 16,777 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 225,923, 7% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,847 | 750 | 3,470 | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,230 | 3,493 | 8,589 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,435 | 4,404 | 10,830 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,337 | 4,614 | 16,727 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,590 | 9,847 | 20,615 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,358 | 12,318 | 20,523 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,755 | 13,942 | 17,701 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belize
- 92 Zambia 24,566 compare
- 93 Honduras 23,433 compare
- 94 North Macedonia 18,608 compare
- 96 Azerbaijan 15,291 compare
- 97 French Guiana 15,073 compare
- 98 Ukraine 15,000 compare
More reference data data for Belize
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0139 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0337 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0813 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0041 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0813 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0467 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0206 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1856 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.399 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0225 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Belize?
- Rice production in Belize was 16,777 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 20,615 in 2009.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 750 in 1962.
- How does Belize rank for rice production?
- Belize ranks 95th out of 143 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Rice production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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