In 2021, world production of rice was 787 million tonnes, led by China and India with a combined 52% of the total. This placed rice fourth in the list of crops by production, after sugarcane, maize, and wheat. Other major producers were Bangladesh, Indonesia and Vietnam. 90% of world production is from Asia.
In 2021, world production of rice was 787 million tonnes, led by China an.d India with a combined 52% of the total. This placed rice fourth in the list of crops by production after sugarcane, maize, and wheat. Other major producers were Ba,ngladesh, Indonesia and Vietnam 90% of world production is from Asia.