South Sudan produced 38 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 142.0% change from 2015. Yield in 2024 was 9,882 hg/ha, 62% below the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15.7 | 9,073 | 17.3 |
| 2016 | 14.1 | 8,791 | 16 |
| 2017 | 13 | 8,852 | 14.7 |
| 2018 | 12.8 | 8,520 | 15 |
| 2019 | 24.6 | 8,805 | 27.9 |
| 2020 | 26.2 | 8,850 | 29.6 |
| 2021 | 26 | 8,472 | 30.7 |
| 2022 | 36.5 | 11,887 | 30.7 |
| 2023 | 33 | 10,896 | 30.3 |
| 2024 | 38 | 9,882 | 38.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.