Rice production in Pakistan
Pakistan: Rice production was 14.59 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Pakistan, 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 Pakistan stood at 14.59 million tonnes.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 38.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Pakistan peaked at 14.79 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.64 million tonnes, in 1962.
Pakistan ranks 9th of 142 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 2.23 million tonnes | 1.64 million tonnes | 3.60 million tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.95 million tonnes | 3.30 million tonnes | 4.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.91 million tonnes | 4.38 million tonnes | 5.23 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.92 million tonnes | 4.67 million tonnes | 7.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.01 million tonnes | 5.82 million tonnes | 10.43 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.93 million tonnes | 7.23 million tonnes | 11.17 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.39 million tonnes | 10.98 million tonnes | 14.79 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Pakistan?
- Rice production in Pakistan was 14.59 million 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 14.79 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.64 million tonnes in 1962.
- How does Pakistan rank for rice production?
- Pakistan ranks 9th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.