Rice production in Paraguay
Paraguay: Rice production was 1.05 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.05 million
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
42nd
of 143 countries
All-time high
1.19 million
in 2020
All-time low
10,100
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rice production in Paraguay, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, rice production in Paraguay stood at 1.05 million.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 30.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Paraguay peaked at 1.19 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 10,100, in 1966.
That places Paraguay 42nd out of 143 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.
Rice production in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18,700 | — |
| 1962 | 16,800 | -10.2% |
| 1963 | 16,000 | -4.8% |
| 1964 | 20,000 | +25.0% |
| 1965 | 21,600 | +8.0% |
| 1966 | 10,100 | -53.2% |
| 1967 | 18,170 | +79.9% |
| 1968 | 20,802 | +14.5% |
| 1969 | 27,157 | +30.5% |
| 1970 | 45,218 | +66.5% |
| 1971 | 47,200 | +4.4% |
| 1972 | 38,800 | -17.8% |
| 1973 | 41,614 | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 50,688 | +21.8% |
| 1975 | 55,869 | +10.2% |
| 1976 | 56,748 | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 68,677 | +21.0% |
| 1978 | 58,233 | -15.2% |
| 1979 | 56,894 | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 40,800 | -28.3% |
| 1981 | 44,500 | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 63,100 | +41.8% |
| 1983 | 72,641 | +15.1% |
| 1984 | 79,700 | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 97,207 | +22.0% |
| 1986 | 62,406 | -35.8% |
| 1987 | 105,239 | +68.6% |
| 1988 | 81,394 | -22.7% |
| 1989 | 87,466 | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 85,701 | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 33,917 | -60.4% |
| 1992 | 44,180 | +30.3% |
| 1993 | 68,358 | +54.7% |
| 1994 | 72,146 | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 80,146 | +11.1% |
| 1996 | 76,282 | -4.8% |
| 1997 | 81,465 | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 80,921 | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 128,093 | +58.3% |
| 2000 | 101,049 | -21.1% |
| 2001 | 106,179 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 104,973 | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 110,250 | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 125,000 | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 102,000 | -18.4% |
| 2006 | 126,000 | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 130,000 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 144,692 | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 215,000 | +48.6% |
| 2010 | 315,213 | +46.6% |
| 2011 | 408,246 | +29.5% |
| 2012 | 396,000 | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 617,400 | +55.9% |
| 2014 | 804,000 | +30.2% |
| 2015 | 857,771 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 858,000 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 924,000 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 894,600 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 1.07 million | +19.5% |
| 2020 | 1.19 million | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 1.18 million | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 975,069 | -17.4% |
| 2023 | 978,450 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 1.05 million | +7.5% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 1.05 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 225,923, 4.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 1.05 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 225,923, 4.7× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,814 | 10,100 | 27,157 | 9 |
| 1970s | 51,994 | 38,800 | 68,677 | 10 |
| 1980s | 73,445 | 40,800 | 105,239 | 10 |
| 1990s | 75,121 | 33,917 | 128,093 | 10 |
| 2000s | 126,514 | 101,049 | 215,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 714,443 | 315,213 | 1.07 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.07 million | 975,069 | 1.19 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More reference data data for Paraguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6344 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Paraguay?
- Rice production in Paraguay was 1.05 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 1.19 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,100 in 1966.
- How does Paraguay rank for rice production?
- Paraguay ranks 42nd out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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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