Madagascar produced 4,970 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 4.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 24,352 hg/ha, 7% below the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,738 | 36,249 | 1,307 |
| 2011 | 4,300.2 | 36,430 | 1,180.4 |
| 2012 | 4,550.6 | 36,502 | 1,246.7 |
| 2013 | 3,610.6 | 35,607 | 1,014 |
| 2014 | 3,977.9 | 32,519 | 1,223.2 |
| 2015 | 3,722.3 | 32,925 | 1,130.5 |
| 2016 | 3,815.8 | 30,192 | 1,263.9 |
| 2017 | 3,600.5 | 28,857 | 1,247.7 |
| 2018 | 4,030 | 27,230 | 1,480 |
| 2019 | 3,910.6 | 24,432 | 1,600.6 |
| 2020 | 4,227.9 | 25,248 | 1,674.5 |
| 2021 | 4,570.7 | 28,567 | 1,600 |
| 2022 | 4,873.9 | 30,768 | 1,584.1 |
| 2023 | 5,117.6 | 25,148 | 2,035 |
| 2024 | 4,970 | 24,352 | 2,040.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.