Rice (paddy) production in North Macedonia
In 2024 North Macedonia produced 18,608 t of rice (paddy), the 92nd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 39%. The record was 42,698 t in 1992. Area harvested: 3,120 ha, yield 6.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 18,608 t
- World rank
- 92 of 115
- 10-year change
- −39%
- Record
- 42,698 t
- 1992
Rice (paddy) in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.0
- world 4.8 (+25%)
- kg per person
- 10.2
- world 100
- 10-year change
- −39%
- world +10%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Zambia | 24,566 | 0.00% |
| 91 | Honduras | 23,433 | 0.00% |
| 92 | North Macedonia | 18,608 | 0.00% |
| 93 | Belize | 16,777 | 0.00% |
| 94 | Azerbaijan | 15,291 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of rice (paddy)
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,608 | −6.9% | 3,120 | 5.96 |
| 2023 | 19,997 | +5.4% | 3,162 | 6.32 |
| 2022 | 18,981 | +0.1% | 3,114 | 6.10 |
| 2021 | 18,962 | −2.8% | 3,111 | 6.10 |
| 2020 | 19,518 | −8.3% | 3,177 | 6.14 |
| 2019 | 21,278 | +7.8% | 3,481 | 6.11 |
| 2018 | 19,732 | +16% | 3,222 | 6.12 |
| 2017 | 17,080 | −31% | 3,274 | 5.22 |
| 2016 | 24,792 | −19% | 5,040 | 4.92 |
| 2015 | 30,527 | +0.1% | 4,985 | 6.12 |
| 2014 | 30,500 | +9.2% | 5,174 | 5.89 |
| 2013 | 27,921 | +15% | 4,660 | 5.99 |
| 2012 | 24,361 | −9.7% | 4,656 | 5.23 |
| 2011 | 26,964 | +4.9% | 4,500 | 5.99 |
| 2010 | 25,700 | +29% | 4,125 | 6.23 |
| 2009 | 19,870 | +23% | 3,120 | 6.37 |
| 2008 | 16,140 | +5.1% | 2,586 | 6.24 |
| 2007 | 15,355 | +10% | 2,504 | 6.13 |
| 2006 | 13,949 | +11% | 2,524 | 5.53 |
| 2005 | 12,570 | −14% | 2,385 | 5.27 |
| 2004 | 14,676 | +13% | 2,840 | 5.17 |
| 2003 | 13,042 | +47% | 3,065 | 4.26 |
| 2002 | 8,860 | +12% | 1,870 | 4.74 |
| 2001 | 7,900 | −57% | 1,500 | 5.27 |
| 2000 | 18,433 | +5.8% | 3,862 | 4.77 |
| 1999 | 17,430 | −23% | 4,196 | 4.15 |
| 1998 | 22,663 | −7.9% | 4,468 | 5.07 |
| 1997 | 24,600 | +10% | 5,261 | 4.68 |
| 1996 | 22,274 | +245% | 4,156 | 5.36 |
| 1995 | 6,447 | −26% | 1,255 | 5.14 |
| 1994 | 8,713 | −7.6% | 1,731 | 5.03 |
| 1993 | 9,433 | −78% | 5,143 | 1.83 |
| 1992 | 42,698 | — | 8,465 | 5.04 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 10 t USD 18,000
- Exporter rank
- 71 of 86
- Imports
- 46 t USD 71,000
- Importer rank
- 95 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of rice (paddy) in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 18,608 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of rice (paddy)?
North Macedonia ranked 92nd 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 North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 39% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 42,698 t in 1992.
What is the yield of rice (paddy) in North Macedonia?
6.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (18,608 t from 3,120 ha), against a world average of 4.8 t/ha.
Does North Macedonia export or import rice?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 10 t (USD 18,000) and imports of 46 t (USD 71,000), 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
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.