Rice production in Iraq
Iraq: Rice production was 227,508 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Iraq, 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 Iraq is 227,508 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1,705.3% on the previous year and down 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Iraq peaked at 574,705 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11,637 tonnes, in 2022.
That places Iraq 64th 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 | 206,229 tonnes | 68,453 tonnes | 353,500 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 173,375 tonnes | 60,540 tonnes | 306,700 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 157,010 tonnes | 108,700 tonnes | 231,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 249,590 tonnes | 180,000 tonnes | 383,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 226,423 tonnes | 60,000 tonnes | 393,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 275,644 tonnes | 18,196 tonnes | 574,705 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 227,674 tonnes | 11,637 tonnes | 464,159 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Iraq?
- Rice production in Iraq was 227,508 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 574,705 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,637 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Iraq rank for rice production?
- Iraq ranks 64th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.