Rice production in Eswatini
Eswatini: Rice production was 1,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Eswatini, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Eswatini recorded 1,000 tonnes for rice production in 2024.
The figure is up 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Eswatini peaked at 7,983 tonnes in 1969 and was at its lowest, 100 tonnes, in 1999.
That places Eswatini 110th out of 142 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 6,160 tonnes | 4,173 tonnes | 7,983 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,274 tonnes | 3,614 tonnes | 7,348 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,878 tonnes | 1,593 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,195 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 3,312 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 424.56 tonnes | 170 tonnes | 647.53 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 843.11 tonnes | 688.71 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,000 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 107 Somalia 2,000 tonnes compare
- 108 Gabon 1,762 tonnes compare
- 109 Saudi Arabia 1,006 tonnes compare
- 110 Congo 1,000 tonnes compare
- 112 Papua New Guinea 882.53 tonnes compare
- 113 Trinidad and Tobago 784.4 tonnes compare
More reference data data for Eswatini
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7504 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.6507 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Eswatini?
- Rice production in Eswatini was 1,000 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 7,983 tonnes in 1969.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 tonnes in 1999.
- How does Eswatini rank for rice production?
- Eswatini ranks 110th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.