Rice production in Romania
Romania: Rice production was 14,400 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Romania, 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 Romania stood at 14,400 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.3% on the previous year and down 68.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Romania peaked at 152,600 tonnes in 1986 and was at its lowest, 253 tonnes, in 2003.
That places Romania 98th 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 | 50,518 tonnes | 20,100 tonnes | 68,497 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 55,018 tonnes | 37,400 tonnes | 68,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 93,180 tonnes | 38,700 tonnes | 152,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 25,534 tonnes | 3,813 tonnes | 66,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,235 tonnes | 253 tonnes | 72,418 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 49,662 tonnes | 39,530 tonnes | 65,261 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,604 tonnes | 12,070 tonnes | 24,670 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 95 Azerbaijan 15,291 tonnes compare
- 96 French Guiana 15,073 tonnes compare
- 97 Ukraine 15,000 tonnes compare
- 99 El Salvador 11,000 tonnes compare
- 100 Fiji 8,598 tonnes compare
- 101 Hungary 8,560 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Romania?
- Rice production in Romania was 14,400 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 152,600 tonnes in 1986.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 253 tonnes in 2003.
- How does Romania rank for rice production?
- Romania ranks 98th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.