Rice production in Uruguay
Uruguay: Rice production was 1.31 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.31 million tonnes
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
38th
of 143 countries
All-time high
1.64 million tonnes
in 2011
All-time low
47,138 tonnes
in 1964
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rice production in Uruguay, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 1.31 million tonnes for rice production in 2024.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Uruguay peaked at 1.64 million tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 47,138 tonnes, in 1964.
Uruguay ranks 38th of 143 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.
Rice production in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 60,866 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 60,704 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1963 | 76,992 tonnes | +26.8% |
| 1964 | 47,138 tonnes | -38.8% |
| 1965 | 90,042 tonnes | +91.0% |
| 1966 | 83,746 tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1967 | 115,617 tonnes | +38.1% |
| 1968 | 104,456 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1969 | 134,496 tonnes | +28.8% |
| 1970 | 138,611 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1971 | 122,158 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 1972 | 127,995 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 136,917 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1974 | 157,940 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1975 | 185,535 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 1976 | 216,521 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1977 | 228,276 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 225,646 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 247,973 tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 287,558 tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1981 | 330,287 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 1982 | 418,885 tonnes | +26.8% |
| 1983 | 323,116 tonnes | -22.9% |
| 1984 | 339,760 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 420,700 tonnes | +23.8% |
| 1986 | 394,218 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 1987 | 335,486 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 1988 | 380,592 tonnes | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 537,217 tonnes | +41.2% |
| 1990 | 347,300 tonnes | -35.4% |
| 1991 | 492,600 tonnes | +41.8% |
| 1992 | 605,400 tonnes | +22.9% |
| 1993 | 701,800 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 1994 | 659,700 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 806,100 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 1996 | 973,500 tonnes | +20.8% |
| 1997 | 1.02 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 864,158 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1999 | 1.33 million tonnes | +53.7% |
| 2000 | 1.21 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 1.03 million tonnes | -14.8% |
| 2002 | 939,489 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 905,700 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 1.26 million tonnes | +39.4% |
| 2005 | 1.21 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 1.29 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 1.15 million tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2008 | 1.33 million tonnes | +16.1% |
| 2009 | 1.29 million tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 1.15 million tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2011 | 1.64 million tonnes | +43.0% |
| 2012 | 1.42 million tonnes | -13.3% |
| 2013 | 1.36 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 1.35 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 1.40 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 1.30 million tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 1.41 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 1.25 million tonnes | -11.5% |
| 2019 | 1.20 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 1.21 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 1.31 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 1.40 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 1.37 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 1.31 million tonnes | -4.9% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 1.31 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,006 tonnes, 1297.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 1.31 million tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 225,923 tonnes, 5.8× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 86,006 tonnes | 47,138 tonnes | 134,496 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 178,757 tonnes | 122,158 tonnes | 247,973 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 376,782 tonnes | 287,558 tonnes | 537,217 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 780,258 tonnes | 347,300 tonnes | 1.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.16 million tonnes | 905,700 tonnes | 1.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.35 million tonnes | 1.15 million tonnes | 1.64 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.32 million tonnes | 1.21 million tonnes | 1.40 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More reference data data for Uruguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2999 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2195 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 33.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.01 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Uruguay?
- Rice production in Uruguay was 1.31 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 1.64 million tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,138 tonnes in 1964.
- How does Uruguay rank for rice production?
- Uruguay ranks 38th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.