Rice production in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Rice production was 3,498 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico is 3,498 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 7,060.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Puerto Rico peaked at 6,400 tonnes in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1990.
Puerto Rico ranks 104th of 142 countries on this measure, 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 | 3,556 tonnes | 2,900 tonnes | 4,500 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,920 tonnes | 4,600 tonnes | 5,800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,410 tonnes | 160 tonnes | 6,400 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 512.83 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,835 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,065 tonnes | 2,283 tonnes | 3,630 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More reference data data for Puerto Rico
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2752 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.7164 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4659 °C (2026)
- Free country 2 (2015)
- Civil liberties rating 1 (2015)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4424 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3803 °C (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies 9.32 millimeters (2025)
- Annual precipitation 1,133 millimeters (2025)
- Share of men who are overweight or obese 71.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Puerto Rico?
- Rice production in Puerto Rico was 3,498 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 Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 6,400 tonnes in 1981.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for rice production?
- Puerto Rico ranks 104th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,060.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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.