Countries by Rice Production 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total milled rice production in 2024, measured in millions of metric tons according to USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. China and India together produce approximately 56% of the world's rice — a fact that underscores the crop's centrality to Asian food security, with rice providing more than 20% of global caloric intake and remaining the primary staple food for over half of the world's population.

✨ AI Insight

The data reveals a significant gap between the top two rice-producing countries and the rest of the world. While China and India produce a combined total of 275 million metric tons, the third-largest producer, Bangladesh, lags far behind at just 36 million metric tons. This disparity underscores the critical importance of rice in the diets of these nations and their agricultural economies. The production figures suggest that while China and India are likely leveraging advanced agricultural techniques and favorable climates, other countries like Indonesia and Vietnam, with production levels of 35 million and 27 million metric tons respectively, may face challenges in scaling up their output. Overall, the trend indicates that as global demand for rice continues to rise, the reliance on these leading producers will only intensify.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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China leads with 145 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 52 · median: 31.

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Gap in 2024: China is 12.1× larger than Philippines.