Which are the leading rice-producing countries in 2024/2025? Have a look. These annual statistics are milled basis and according to the US Department of Agriculture.
The world’s largest rice producer is India with an impressive output of around 150 million metric tonnes. We approximately account for a whopping 28 per cent of global rice production.
Following closely behind, China produces about 145.28 million metric tonnes of rice, representing around 27 per cent of the world’s total output.
India's neighbour ranks third, contributing nearly 36.6 million metric tonnes of rice -- around 7 per cent of global production.
With its tropical climate and extensive paddy fields, Indonesia continues to be one of Asia’s key rice producers. In the 2024–2025, the country contributed roughly 6 per cent of the world’s rice output.
The South Asian nation stands among the top five rice-producing nations, providing nearly 5 per cent of global rice supplies.
This country too has secured its place among the top rice-producing nations, contributing around 20.55 million metric tonnes, which is roughly 4 per cent of global production.
Producing about 12.37 million metric tonnes of rice, the Philippines accounts for approximately 2 per cent of the world’s total output.
The former Burma, now Myanmar, adds around 11.9 million metric tonnes of rice to the global supply, making up nearly 2 per cent of total production.