Rice production in Chad
Chad: Rice production was 347,187 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Chad, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, rice production in Chad stood at 347,187 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 55.0% on the previous year and up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Chad peaked at 378,426 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 7,824 tonnes, in 1985.
That places Chad 56th out of 142 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31,601 tonnes | 23,000 tonnes | 38,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 36,462 tonnes | 20,000 tonnes | 51,185 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 36,634 tonnes | 7,824 tonnes | 105,974 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 95,312 tonnes | 23,104 tonnes | 158,282 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 122,590 tonnes | 91,083 tonnes | 173,992 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 254,509 tonnes | 172,687 tonnes | 378,426 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 264,761 tonnes | 223,952 tonnes | 347,187 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Chad?
- Rice production in Chad was 347,187 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 378,426 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,824 tonnes in 1985.
- How does Chad rank for rice production?
- Chad ranks 56th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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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Rice production is measured in tonnes.