Rice (paddy) production in Tajikistan
In 2024 Tajikistan produced 163,549 t of rice (paddy), the 70th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 105%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 12,218 ha, yield 13.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 163,549 t
- World rank
- 70 of 115
- 10-year change
- +105%
- Record
- 163,549 t
- 2024
Rice (paddy) in Tajikistan, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Tajikistan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 13.4
- world 4.8 (+181%)
- kg per person
- 15.4
- world 100
- 10-year change
- +105%
- world +10%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Mozambique | 169,311 | 0.02% |
| 69 | Niger | 164,768 | 0.02% |
| 70 | Tajikistan | 163,549 | 0.02% |
| 71 | Rwanda | 141,932 | 0.02% |
| 72 | Burundi | 136,000 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of rice (paddy)
Share of the world total; Tajikistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 163,549 | +1.0% | 12,218 | 13.39 |
| 2023 | 161,853 | +10% | 12,500 | 12.95 |
| 2022 | 146,848 | +3.6% | 12,900 | 11.38 |
| 2021 | 141,700 | +6.2% | 13,000 | 10.90 |
| 2020 | 133,400 | +25% | 12,900 | 10.34 |
| 2019 | 106,442 | +18% | 12,394 | 8.59 |
| 2018 | 90,446 | −7.5% | 11,825 | 7.65 |
| 2017 | 97,763 | +1.3% | 12,527 | 7.80 |
| 2016 | 96,476 | +12% | 13,678 | 7.05 |
| 2015 | 85,807 | +7.3% | 11,769 | 7.29 |
| 2014 | 79,933 | +2.4% | 11,108 | 7.20 |
| 2013 | 78,039 | −5.3% | 11,719 | 6.66 |
| 2012 | 82,378 | +7.2% | 13,177 | 6.25 |
| 2011 | 76,875 | +0.0% | 13,212 | 5.82 |
| 2010 | 76,854 | +21% | 14,854 | 5.17 |
| 2009 | 63,416 | +17% | 14,559 | 4.36 |
| 2008 | 53,989 | +3.6% | 10,261 | 5.26 |
| 2007 | 52,109 | +7.4% | 16,970 | 3.07 |
| 2006 | 48,536 | −22% | 15,450 | 3.14 |
| 2005 | 62,404 | +21% | 19,000 | 3.28 |
| 2004 | 51,445 | −13% | 14,130 | 3.64 |
| 2003 | 59,415 | +18% | 17,170 | 3.46 |
| 2002 | 50,200 | +26% | 17,600 | 2.85 |
| 2001 | 39,776 | −51% | 15,240 | 2.61 |
| 2000 | 81,978 | +73% | 21,630 | 3.79 |
| 1999 | 47,326 | +17% | 19,000 | 2.49 |
| 1998 | 40,289 | −8.8% | 16,400 | 2.46 |
| 1997 | 44,161 | +113% | 16,300 | 2.71 |
| 1996 | 20,722 | −4.1% | 12,000 | 1.73 |
| 1995 | 21,600 | +8.0% | 12,000 | 1.80 |
| 1994 | 20,000 | −12% | 13,000 | 1.54 |
| 1993 | 22,700 | +12% | 12,400 | 1.83 |
| 1992 | 20,184 | — | 10,000 | 2.02 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 494 t USD 119,000
- Importer rank
- 54 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 Tajikistan?
Tajikistan produced 163,549 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tajikistan rank in the world for production of rice (paddy)?
Tajikistan ranked 70th 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 Tajikistan changed?
It rose by 105% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of rice (paddy) in Tajikistan?
13.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (163,549 t from 12,218 ha), against a world average of 4.8 t/ha.
Does Tajikistan export or import rice?
In 2024 Tajikistan reported no exports and imports of 494 t (USD 119,000), 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 Tajikistan 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.