Fg increase rice production 2018 #

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, global rice production in 2018 was 481.4 million metric tons, which is an increase of 1.3% compared to the previous year.

Here are some key statistics on global rice production in 2018:

  1. Total rice production: 481.4 million metric tons
  2. Increase in production: 1.3% compared to 2017
  3. Top rice-producing countries:
    • China: 132.5 million metric tons (27.5% of global production)
    • India: 112.9 million metric tons (23.5% of global production)
    • Indonesia: 51.3 million metric tons (10.6% of global production)
    • Vietnam: 44.2 million metric tons (9.2% of global production)
    • Thailand: 15.6 million metric tons (3.2% of global production)
  4. Regional breakdown:
    • Asia: 434.1 million metric tons (90.1% of global production)
    • Africa: 14.3 million metric tons (3.0% of global production)
    • Latin America and the Caribbean: 10.5 million metric tons (2.2% of global production)
    • Europe and North America: 2.5 million metric tons (0.5% of global production)

These statistics are based on the FAO's estimates and may vary slightly depending on the source.