Comparison · country
Asian rice economies: China vs India vs Indonesia vs Vietnam vs Thailand
Compare major Asian agricultural economies on yield, arable land, agricultural employment, and rural population.
| Indicator | China | India | Indonesia | Viet Nam | Thailand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereal yieldkg per hectare2023 | 6,418.1 | 3,602 | 5,828.8 | 5,995.3 | 3,071.7 |
| Arable land% of land area2023 | 11.55 | 51.75 | 9.4 | 21.47 | 31 |
| Employment in agriculture (est.)% of total employment2024 | 22.22 | 42.35 | 27.96 | 25.87 | 28.99 |
| Rural population% of total population2024 | 34.11 | 64.62 | 41.25 | 61.51 | 38.13 |
Source: World Bank Open Data (World Development Indicators) (opens in a new tab) · dataset version 2026-07-01 · retrieved 2026-07-12
Methodology
Common-year comparison per indicator; employment is a modeled estimate (flagged).
Limitations
- Employment is a modeled estimate; not an overall ranking.
Sources
This article draws on the following authoritative sources. See our sources & methodology for how they are selected.
- Authoritative
Cited for: Indicator values (WDI)
- Type:
- Intergovernmental organization
- Jurisdiction:
- Global
- Accessed:
- 2026-07-12