> In 2024 Vietnam produced 43.5 million t of rice (paddy), the 5th largest in the world (5.30% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 3.4%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/rice/vietnam/

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# Rice (paddy) production in Vietnam

In 2024 Vietnam produced 43.5 million t of rice (paddy), the 5th largest in the world (5.30% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 3.4%. The record was 45.1 million t in 2015. Area harvested: 7.1 million ha, yield 6.2 t/ha.

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Production, 202443.5 million t
World rank5 of 115
10-year change−3.4%
Record45.1 million t2015

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

## Vietnam compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total5.3%6.1% in 2014
Yield, t/ha6.2world 4.8 (+29%)
kg per person430world 100
10-year change−3.4%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/bangladesh/) | 60,570,453 | 7.4% |
| 4 | [Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/indonesia/) | 53,142,727 | 6.5% |
| 5 | **Vietnam** | 43,450,449 | 5.3% |
| 6 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/thailand/) | 33,551,337 | 4.1% |
| 7 | [Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/myanmar/) | 27,650,000 | 3.4% |

[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; Vietnam is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 43,450,449 | −0.1% | 7,063,212 | 6.15 |
| 2023 | 43,497,625 | +2.0% | 7,115,058 | 6.11 |
| 2022 | 42,660,798 | −2.7% | 7,088,853 | 6.02 |
| 2021 | 43,852,729 | +2.5% | 7,219,797 | 6.07 |
| 2020 | 42,765,000 | −1.7% | 7,222,403 | 5.92 |
| 2019 | 43,495,488 | −1.3% | 7,451,544 | 5.84 |
| 2018 | 44,046,250 | +3.0% | 7,570,741 | 5.82 |
| 2017 | 42,763,682 | −0.8% | 7,708,534 | 5.55 |
| 2016 | 43,112,010 | −4.4% | 7,734,722 | 5.57 |
| 2015 | 45,090,562 | +0.3% | 7,828,607 | 5.76 |
| 2014 | 44,974,206 | +2.1% | 7,816,476 | 5.75 |
| 2013 | 44,039,100 | +0.7% | 7,902,813 | 5.57 |
| 2012 | 43,737,598 | +3.2% | 7,761,314 | 5.64 |
| 2011 | 42,398,344 | +6.0% | 7,655,440 | 5.54 |
| 2010 | 40,005,600 | +2.7% | 7,489,400 | 5.34 |
| 2009 | 38,950,200 | +0.6% | 7,437,200 | 5.24 |
| 2008 | 38,729,800 | +7.8% | 7,400,200 | 5.23 |
| 2007 | 35,942,700 | +0.3% | 7,207,400 | 4.99 |
| 2006 | 35,849,500 | +0.0% | 7,324,800 | 4.89 |
| 2005 | 35,832,900 | −0.9% | 7,329,200 | 4.89 |
| 2004 | 36,148,900 | +4.6% | 7,445,300 | 4.86 |
| 2003 | 34,568,800 | +0.4% | 7,452,200 | 4.64 |
| 2002 | 34,447,200 | +7.3% | 7,504,300 | 4.59 |
| 2001 | 32,108,400 | −1.3% | 7,492,700 | 4.29 |
| 2000 | 32,529,500 | +3.6% | 7,666,300 | 4.24 |
| 1999 | 31,393,800 | +6.8% | 7,653,600 | 4.10 |
| 1998 | 29,408,143 | +6.8% | 7,350,801 | 4.00 |
| 1997 | 27,523,900 | +4.3% | 7,099,700 | 3.88 |
| 1996 | 26,396,700 | +5.7% | 7,003,800 | 3.77 |
| 1995 | 24,963,700 | +6.1% | 6,765,600 | 3.69 |
| 1994 | 23,528,300 | +3.0% | 6,598,600 | 3.57 |
| 1993 | 22,836,600 | +5.8% | 6,559,400 | 3.48 |
| 1992 | 21,590,304 | +10% | 6,475,400 | 3.33 |
| 1991 | 19,621,904 | +2.1% | 6,302,700 | 3.11 |
| 1990 | 19,225,104 | +1.2% | 6,042,800 | 3.18 |
| 1989 | 18,996,304 | +12% | 5,911,200 | 3.21 |
| 1988 | 17,000,000 | +13% | 5,740,800 | 2.96 |
| 1987 | 15,102,600 | −5.6% | 5,603,100 | 2.70 |
| 1986 | 16,002,900 | +0.8% | 5,703,100 | 2.81 |
| 1985 | 15,874,800 | +2.4% | 5,718,300 | 2.78 |
| 1984 | 15,505,600 | +5.2% | 5,675,000 | 2.73 |
| 1983 | 14,743,300 | +2.5% | 5,611,700 | 2.63 |
| 1982 | 14,390,200 | +16% | 5,711,700 | 2.52 |
| 1981 | 12,415,200 | +6.6% | 5,651,900 | 2.20 |
| 1980 | 11,647,400 | +2.5% | 5,600,200 | 2.08 |
| 1979 | 11,362,900 | +16% | 5,485,200 | 2.07 |
| 1978 | 9,789,900 | −7.6% | 5,462,500 | 1.79 |
| 1977 | 10,597,100 | −10% | 5,468,700 | 1.94 |
| 1976 | 11,827,200 | +15% | 5,297,300 | 2.23 |
| 1975 | 10,293,600 | −6.6% | 4,855,900 | 2.12 |
| 1974 | 11,023,290 | −0.9% | 5,111,920 | 2.16 |
| 1973 | 11,125,000 | +3.5% | 5,030,000 | 2.21 |
| 1972 | 10,748,200 | +2.9% | 4,900,000 | 2.19 |
| 1971 | 10,447,000 | +2.7% | 4,692,100 | 2.23 |
| 1970 | 10,173,300 | +15% | 4,724,400 | 2.15 |
| 1969 | 8,815,000 | +5.4% | 4,930,000 | 1.79 |
| 1968 | 8,366,150 | −8.9% | 4,893,800 | 1.71 |
| 1967 | 9,188,400 | +8.6% | 4,795,800 | 1.92 |
| 1966 | 8,463,500 | −9.7% | 4,681,300 | 1.81 |
| 1965 | 9,369,700 | −3.4% | 4,826,300 | 1.94 |
| 1964 | 9,697,030 | +0.8% | 4,987,800 | 1.94 |
| 1963 | 9,622,670 | −1.3% | 4,496,520 | 2.14 |
| 1962 | 9,747,040 | +8.3% | 4,888,860 | 1.99 |
| 1961 | 8,997,400 | — | 4,744,000 | 1.90 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports2,859 t USD 2.1 m
Exporter rank22 of 86
Imports1.5 million t USD 1.18 bn
Importer rank1 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 Vietnam?

Vietnam produced 43.5 million t in 2024, 5.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Vietnam ranked 5th 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 Vietnam changed?

It fell by 3.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 45.1 million t in 2015.

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

6.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (43.5 million t from 7.1 million ha), against a world average of 4.8 t/ha.

### Does Vietnam export or import rice?

In 2024 Vietnam reported exports of 2,859 t (USD 2.1 m) and imports of 1.5 million t (USD 1.18 bn), 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/)[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/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/united-states/)
[All countries producing rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/)

## Other products of Vietnam

[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/vietnam/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/vietnam/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/vietnam/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/vietnam/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/vietnam/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/vietnam/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/vietnam/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/vietnam/)[Coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/vietnam/)[Coffee, green](https://husfarm.com/production/coffee/vietnam/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/vietnam/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/vietnam/)
[Agricultural production in Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/country/vietnam/)

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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