5 Countries with Highest Rice Consumption Per Capita

3. Bangladesh

Rice Consumption Per Capita: 225.6 kg

Population: 169,356,251

Total Annual Rice Consumption: 38.2 million metric tons

Bangladesh is another significant consumer of rice on a per capita basis. Rice is a relatively affordable staple food for the majority of the population in the country, particularly in rural areas where agriculture is the primary source of livelihood.