Ethiopia produced 282.7 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 150.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 29,937 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 112.9 | 20,307 | 55.6 |
| 2011 | 99 | 28,456 | 34.8 |
| 2012 | 121 | 28,950 | 41.8 |
| 2013 | 132.5 | 27,210 | 48.7 |
| 2014 | 131.8 | 28,148 | 46.8 |
| 2015 | 144.3 | 26,462 | 54.5 |
| 2016 | 138.2 | 26,227 | 52.7 |
| 2017 | 151 | 28,437 | 53.1 |
| 2018 | 185.2 | 25,704 | 72 |
| 2019 | 181.2 | 26,824 | 67.6 |
| 2020 | 268.2 | 31,449 | 85.3 |
| 2021 | 278.3 | 29,390 | 94.7 |
| 2022 | 290.8 | 30,140 | 96.5 |
| 2023 | 279.1 | 30,287 | 92.2 |
| 2024 | 282.7 | 29,937 | 94.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.