Paddy production Indonesia 2023, by province
In 2023, East Java emerged as the leading producer of paddy in Indonesia, contributing the largest volume at 9.59 million metric tons. Indonesia is one of the world's leading rice and paddy producers, with a total paddy production in 2023 reaching more than 53.6 million metric tons. As rice is the staple food in many Indonesians' diet, rice production in Indonesia is crucial for the nation's food security.