Mauritania produced 431.7 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 221.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 48,780 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 134.4 | 52,310 | 25.7 |
| 2011 | 158 | 50,958 | 31 |
| 2012 | 184.2 | 49,788 | 37 |
| 2013 | 202.5 | 49,522 | 40.9 |
| 2014 | 293.2 | 51,348 | 57.1 |
| 2015 | 223.3 | 49,733 | 44.9 |
| 2016 | 207.3 | 56,639 | 36.6 |
| 2017 | 300.7 | 55,582 | 54.1 |
| 2018 | 322.6 | 51,369 | 62.8 |
| 2019 | 255.5 | 39,612 | 64.5 |
| 2020 | 291.3 | 42,775 | 68.1 |
| 2021 | 428.4 | 53,955 | 79.4 |
| 2022 | 394.7 | 54,441 | 72.5 |
| 2023 | 470.5 | 52,984 | 88.8 |
| 2024 | 431.7 | 48,780 | 88.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.