Rice production in Syria
Syria: Rice production was 100 tonnes in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Syria, 1961–1996
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 1996, rice production in Syria stood at 100 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 42.9% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Syria peaked at 7,612 tonnes in 1968 and was at its lowest, 20 tonnes, in 1973.
Syria ranks 117th of 142 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 2,257 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 7,612 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,118 tonnes | 20 tonnes | 5,218 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 99 tonnes | 90 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 140.57 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 175 tonnes | 7 |
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- 120 Lithuania 0 tonnes compare
- 120 Mauritius 0 tonnes compare
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- 120 Poland 0 tonnes compare
- 120 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0 tonnes compare
- 120 Slovakia 0 tonnes compare
- 120 Slovenia 0 tonnes compare
- 120 Sweden 0 tonnes compare
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Syria?
- Rice production in Syria was 100 tonnes in 1996, 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 7,612 tonnes in 1968.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 tonnes in 1973.
- How does Syria rank for rice production?
- Syria ranks 117th out of 142 countries with data for 1996.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.