> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202418,608 t
World rank92 of 115
10-year change−39%
Record42,698 t1992

## Rice (paddy) in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha6.0world 4.8 (+25%)
kg per person10.2world 100
10-year change−39%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 90 | [Zambia](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/zambia/) | 24,566 | 0.00% |
| 91 | [Honduras](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/honduras/) | 23,433 | 0.00% |
| 92 | **North Macedonia** | 18,608 | 0.00% |
| 93 | [Belize](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/belize/) | 16,777 | 0.00% |
| 94 | [Azerbaijan](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/azerbaijan/) | 15,291 | 0.00% |

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

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

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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

Exports10 t USD 18,000
Exporter rank71 of 86
Imports46 t USD 71,000
Importer rank95 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 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

[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 North Macedonia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/north-macedonia/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/north-macedonia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/north-macedonia/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/north-macedonia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/north-macedonia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/north-macedonia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/north-macedonia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/north-macedonia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/north-macedonia/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/north-macedonia/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/north-macedonia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/north-macedonia/)
[Agricultural production in North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/north-macedonia/)

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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