> In 2024 Laos produced 3.8 million t of rice (paddy), the 21st largest in the world (0.46% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 6.3%. The record was 4.

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# Rice (paddy) production in Laos

In 2024 Laos produced 3.8 million t of rice (paddy), the 21st largest in the world (0.46% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 6.3%. The record was 4.1 million t in 2016. Area harvested: 912,998 ha, yield 4.1 t/ha.

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Production, 20243.8 million t
World rank21 of 115
10-year change−6.3%
Record4.1 million t2016

## Rice (paddy) in Laos, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Laos compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.46%0.54% in 2014
Yield, t/ha4.1world 4.8 (−14%)
kg per person483world 100
10-year change−6.3%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 19 | [Sri Lanka](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/sri-lanka/) | 4,698,453 | 0.57% |
| 20 | [Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/tanzania/) | 4,052,141 | 0.49% |
| 21 | **Laos** | 3,750,740 | 0.46% |
| 22 | [Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/guinea/) | 3,680,000 | 0.45% |
| 23 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/peru/) | 3,640,432 | 0.44% |

[Full ranking of 115 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/)

### Map of world production of rice (paddy)

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Laos is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 3,750,740 | −3.8% | 912,998 | 4.11 |
| 2023 | 3,900,200 | +3.1% | 966,672 | 4.03 |
| 2022 | 3,781,580 | +3.3% | 957,629 | 3.95 |
| 2021 | 3,660,550 | +4.0% | 939,662 | 3.90 |
| 2020 | 3,519,100 | −0.4% | 921,700 | 3.82 |
| 2019 | 3,534,500 | −1.4% | 850,700 | 4.15 |
| 2018 | 3,584,700 | −11% | 848,174 | 4.23 |
| 2017 | 4,039,779 | −2.6% | 956,134 | 4.23 |
| 2016 | 4,148,800 | +1.1% | 973,327 | 4.26 |
| 2015 | 4,102,000 | +2.5% | 965,152 | 4.25 |
| 2014 | 4,002,425 | +17% | 957,836 | 4.18 |
| 2013 | 3,414,560 | −2.1% | 891,190 | 3.83 |
| 2012 | 3,489,210 | +14% | 933,767 | 3.74 |
| 2011 | 3,065,760 | −0.2% | 817,250 | 3.75 |
| 2010 | 3,070,640 | −2.4% | 855,114 | 3.59 |
| 2009 | 3,144,800 | +5.9% | 818,561 | 3.84 |
| 2008 | 2,969,910 | +9.6% | 786,265 | 3.78 |
| 2007 | 2,710,050 | +1.7% | 727,863 | 3.72 |
| 2006 | 2,663,700 | +3.7% | 742,905 | 3.59 |
| 2005 | 2,568,000 | +1.5% | 736,020 | 3.49 |
| 2004 | 2,529,000 | +6.5% | 770,320 | 3.28 |
| 2003 | 2,375,100 | −1.7% | 756,317 | 3.14 |
| 2002 | 2,416,500 | +3.5% | 738,104 | 3.27 |
| 2001 | 2,334,700 | +6.0% | 746,775 | 3.13 |
| 2000 | 2,201,700 | +4.7% | 719,370 | 3.06 |
| 1999 | 2,102,815 | +26% | 717,577 | 2.93 |
| 1998 | 1,674,500 | +0.9% | 617,538 | 2.71 |
| 1997 | 1,660,000 | +17% | 601,295 | 2.76 |
| 1996 | 1,413,500 | −0.3% | 553,741 | 2.55 |
| 1995 | 1,417,829 | −10% | 559,900 | 2.53 |
| 1994 | 1,577,023 | +26% | 610,960 | 2.58 |
| 1993 | 1,250,630 | −17% | 551,708 | 2.27 |
| 1992 | 1,502,361 | +23% | 565,749 | 2.66 |
| 1991 | 1,223,830 | −18% | 556,878 | 2.20 |
| 1990 | 1,491,495 | +6.2% | 650,300 | 2.29 |
| 1989 | 1,404,100 | +40% | 596,160 | 2.36 |
| 1988 | 1,003,389 | −17% | 524,828 | 1.91 |
| 1987 | 1,207,156 | −17% | 542,018 | 2.23 |
| 1986 | 1,449,301 | +3.9% | 641,632 | 2.26 |
| 1985 | 1,395,177 | +5.6% | 663,487 | 2.10 |
| 1984 | 1,321,096 | +20% | 655,095 | 2.02 |
| 1983 | 1,100,587 | +0.8% | 694,347 | 1.59 |
| 1982 | 1,092,350 | −5.4% | 736,812 | 1.48 |
| 1981 | 1,154,665 | +9.6% | 745,062 | 1.55 |
| 1980 | 1,053,097 | +21% | 732,050 | 1.44 |
| 1979 | 866,940 | +20% | 689,300 | 1.26 |
| 1978 | 723,800 | +4.5% | 578,500 | 1.25 |
| 1977 | 692,700 | +4.8% | 561,100 | 1.23 |
| 1976 | 660,938 | −27% | 524,564 | 1.26 |
| 1975 | 910,000 | +0.6% | 680,000 | 1.34 |
| 1974 | 904,714 | +2.4% | 685,900 | 1.32 |
| 1973 | 883,510 | +8.2% | 664,800 | 1.33 |
| 1972 | 816,830 | +0.7% | 664,790 | 1.23 |
| 1971 | 811,284 | −10% | 664,770 | 1.22 |
| 1970 | 903,231 | +0.9% | 664,693 | 1.36 |
| 1969 | 895,503 | +16% | 664,773 | 1.35 |
| 1968 | 771,000 | −4.9% | 656,000 | 1.18 |
| 1967 | 811,000 | +7.6% | 960,000 | 0.84 |
| 1966 | 754,000 | +1.9% | 930,000 | 0.81 |
| 1965 | 740,000 | +0.7% | 916,000 | 0.81 |
| 1964 | 735,000 | +41% | 916,000 | 0.80 |
| 1963 | 520,000 | +2.0% | 600,000 | 0.87 |
| 1962 | 510,000 | −5.6% | 590,000 | 0.86 |
| 1961 | 540,000 | — | 620,000 | 0.87 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1 t USD 0
Exporter rank83 of 86
Imports4 t USD 20,000
Importer rank132 of 149
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of rice (paddy) in Laos?

Laos produced 3.8 million t in 2024, 0.46% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Laos rank in the world for production of rice (paddy)?

Laos ranked 21st of 115 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 26.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of rice (paddy) in Laos changed?

It fell by 6.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 4.1 million t in 2016.

### What is the yield of rice (paddy) in Laos?

4.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3.8 million t from 912,998 ha), against a world average of 4.8 t/ha.

### Does Laos export or import rice?

In 2024 Laos reported exports of 1 t (USD 0) and imports of 4 t (USD 20,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/china/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/bangladesh/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/indonesia/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/vietnam/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/thailand/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/myanmar/)[Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/philippines/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/pakistan/)[Cambodia](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/cambodia/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/brazil/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/japan/)
[All countries producing rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/)

## Other products of Laos

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/laos/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/laos/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/laos/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/laos/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/laos/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/laos/)[Natural rubber](https://husfarm.com/production/natural-rubber/laos/)[Coffee, green](https://husfarm.com/production/coffee/laos/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/laos/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/laos/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/laos/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/laos/)
[Agricultural production in Laos](https://husfarm.com/production/country/laos/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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