Cassava production in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Cassava production was 16,615 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
16,615 tonnes
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
68th
of 101 countries
All-time high
31,740 tonnes
in 1983
All-time low
296 tonnes
in 1989
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cassava production in Burkina Faso, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for cassava production in Burkina Faso is 16,615 tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cassava production in Burkina Faso peaked at 31,740 tonnes in 1983 and was at its lowest, 296 tonnes, in 1989.

Burkina Faso ranks 68th of 101 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 27,889 tonnes 25,000 tonnes 30,000 tonnes 9
1970s 27,000 tonnes 20,000 tonnes 30,000 tonnes 10
1980s 18,079 tonnes 296 tonnes 31,740 tonnes 10
1990s 2,774 tonnes 1,000 tonnes 4,440 tonnes 10
2000s 6,197 tonnes 4,433 tonnes 11,290 tonnes 10
2010s 19,723 tonnes 13,630 tonnes 23,000 tonnes 10
2020s 17,015 tonnes 16,615 tonnes 17,357 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

  1. 65 Mexico 23,488 tonnes compare
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  3. 67 East Timor 17,373 tonnes compare
  4. 69 Gambia 12,212 tonnes compare
  5. 70 Micronesia (country) 8,668 tonnes compare
  6. 71 Tonga 7,094 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is cassava production in Burkina Faso?
Cassava production in Burkina Faso was 16,615 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest cassava production recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 31,740 tonnes in 1983.
What is the lowest cassava production recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was 296 tonnes in 1989.
How does Burkina Faso rank for cassava production?
Burkina Faso ranks 68th out of 101 countries with data for 2024.
Is cassava production rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cassava production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Cassava production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
101 places, 6,196 data points, 1961–2024
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Cassava production is measured in tonnes.