Tanzania produced 4,052.1 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 52.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 31,056 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,650.1 | 23,323 | 1,136.3 |
| 2011 | 2,248.3 | 20,086 | 1,119.3 |
| 2012 | 1,800.6 | 22,525 | 799.4 |
| 2013 | 2,194.8 | 23,643 | 928.3 |
| 2014 | 2,621 | 27,381 | 957.2 |
| 2015 | 2,979.9 | 25,812 | 1,154.5 |
| 2016 | 3,429 | 27,698 | 1,238 |
| 2017 | 2,451.7 | 22,343 | 1,097.3 |
| 2018 | 3,414.8 | 33,060 | 1,032.9 |
| 2019 | 3,474.8 | 33,013 | 1,052.5 |
| 2020 | 4,527.5 | 33,047 | 1,370 |
| 2021 | 4,045.4 | 29,939 | 1,351.2 |
| 2022 | 4,135.4 | 29,123 | 1,420 |
| 2023 | 3,588 | 29,900 | 1,200 |
| 2024 | 4,052.1 | 31,056 | 1,304.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.