Global rice production is forecast higher at 54.225 million tonnes, due to higher yields for India and Brazil.
World Rice Production-
| Country | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 148.3 | 148.99 | 149 | 144.62 |
| India | 124.37 | 129.66 | 130.5 | 137.83 |
| Bangladesh | 34.6 | 35.85 | 36 | 37 |
| Indonesia | 34.5 | 34.4 | 34.6 | 33.02 |
| Vietnam | 27.38 | 27.33 | 27.4 | 26.63 |
| Thailand | 18.86 | 19.65 | 19.8 | 20 |
| Myanmar | 12.6 | 12.35 | 12.5 | 12.33 |
| Philippines | 12.41 | 12.47 | 12.41 | 11.9 |
| Pakistan | 8.42 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.87 |
| Japan | 7.57 | 7.64 | 7.55 | 7.3 |
| Brazil | 8 | 7.27 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| USA | 7.22 | 6.09 | 5.8 | 6.9 |
| Cambodia | 5.78 | 5.86 | 5.94 | 7.1 |
| Nigeria | 5.14 | 5.25 | 5.35 | 5.6 |
| South Korea | 3.5 | 3.88 | 3.77 | 3.7 |
| Nepal | 3.74 | 3.41 | 3.66 | 3.5 |
| Others | 46.85 | 44.84 | 45.05 | 81 |
| Grand Total | 509.28 | 513.67 | 515.34 | 555.50 |
Source: USDA
Asia is the foremost region as far as rice production goes and in the estimated figure for 2023-24 this sub-continue occupies top place with 87% share.