National rice production costs in Indonesia are less efficient compared to other rice-producing countries in Asia. A report on the Competitiveness of Indonesian Rice Farming Activities, titled "Comparison with Specific Countries in Asia," shows that Indonesian rice production costs from 2013-2014 reached Rp 4,082 per kilogram (kg). This figure is the highest among five other major Asian rice-producing countries. Indonesian rice production costs are more than double that of Vietnam.
Indonesia is a significant global rice producer, with production reaching 71.3 million tons in 2013. This ranks third largest, behind China with 205.2 million tons and India with 159.2 million tons. Total global rice production reached 740 million tons.
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