Rice (paddy) production in Sudan
In 2024 Sudan produced 27,818 t of rice (paddy), the 89th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10.0%. The record was 51,200 t in 2020. Area harvested: 6,264 ha, yield 4.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 27,818 t
- World rank
- 89 of 115
- 10-year change
- +10.0%
- Record
- 51,200 t
- 2020
Rice (paddy) in Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
Sudan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.4
- world 4.8 (−6.6%)
- kg per person
- 0.55
- world 100
- 10-year change
- +10.0%
- world +10%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | South Sudan | 38,000 | 0.00% |
| 88 | Guatemala | 31,700 | 0.00% |
| 89 | Sudan | 27,818 | 0.00% |
| 90 | Zambia | 24,566 | 0.00% |
| 91 | Honduras | 23,433 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of rice (paddy)
Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,818 | +27% | 6,264 | 4.44 |
| 2023 | 21,880 | −22% | 4,933 | 4.44 |
| 2022 | 28,000 | −20% | 6,330 | 4.42 |
| 2021 | 35,000 | −32% | 7,918 | 4.42 |
| 2020 | 51,200 | +6.7% | 11,713 | 4.37 |
| 2019 | 48,000 | +6.7% | 11,540 | 4.16 |
| 2018 | 45,000 | −6.3% | 11,370 | 3.96 |
| 2017 | 48,000 | +14% | 11,760 | 4.08 |
| 2016 | 42,000 | −13% | 7,140 | 5.88 |
| 2015 | 48,000 | +90% | 7,560 | 6.35 |
| 2014 | 25,300 | −33% | 15,618 | 1.62 |
| 2013 | 37,500 | +4.2% | 7,562 | 4.96 |
| 2012 | 36,000 | — | 7,560 | 4.76 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 4 t USD 17,000
- Importer rank
- 134 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 Sudan?
Sudan produced 27,818 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sudan rank in the world for production of rice (paddy)?
Sudan ranked 89th 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 Sudan changed?
It rose by 10.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 51,200 t in 2020.
What is the yield of rice (paddy) in Sudan?
4.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (27,818 t from 6,264 ha), against a world average of 4.8 t/ha.
Does Sudan export or import rice?
In 2024 Sudan reported no exports and imports of 4 t (USD 17,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Sudan is imputed by FAO. 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.