Maize production in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Maize production was 1.85 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.85 million
Change on year
down 7.3%
World rank
49th
of 176 countries
All-time high
2.00 million
in 2023
All-time low
55,348
in 1970
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Maize production in Burkina Faso, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, maize production in Burkina Faso stood at 1.85 million.
The figure is down 7.3% on the previous year and up 29.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Burkina Faso peaked at 2.00 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 55,348, in 1970.
That places Burkina Faso 49th out of 176 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 74,985 | — |
| 1962 | 78,306 | +4.4% |
| 1963 | 108,788 | +38.9% |
| 1964 | 127,000 | +16.7% |
| 1965 | 108,707 | -14.4% |
| 1966 | 110,000 | +1.2% |
| 1967 | 124,000 | +12.7% |
| 1968 | 137,000 | +10.5% |
| 1969 | 59,530 | -56.5% |
| 1970 | 55,348 | -7.0% |
| 1971 | 66,394 | +20.0% |
| 1972 | 58,676 | -11.6% |
| 1973 | 58,330 | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 73,136 | +25.4% |
| 1975 | 84,490 | +15.5% |
| 1976 | 60,041 | -28.9% |
| 1977 | 73,748 | +22.8% |
| 1978 | 107,713 | +46.1% |
| 1979 | 99,487 | -7.6% |
| 1980 | 104,510 | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 118,563 | +13.4% |
| 1982 | 111,294 | -6.1% |
| 1983 | 70,743 | -36.4% |
| 1984 | 77,399 | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 141,782 | +83.2% |
| 1986 | 154,960 | +9.3% |
| 1987 | 130,502 | -15.8% |
| 1988 | 226,715 | +73.7% |
| 1989 | 256,913 | +13.3% |
| 1990 | 257,900 | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 315,100 | +22.2% |
| 1992 | 342,700 | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 270,723 | -21.0% |
| 1994 | 350,315 | +29.4% |
| 1995 | 212,493 | -39.3% |
| 1996 | 293,707 | +38.2% |
| 1997 | 366,467 | +24.8% |
| 1998 | 377,758 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 468,948 | +24.1% |
| 2000 | 423,494 | -9.7% |
| 2001 | 606,291 | +43.2% |
| 2002 | 653,081 | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 665,508 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 481,474 | -27.7% |
| 2005 | 799,052 | +66.0% |
| 2006 | 866,664 | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 553,874 | -36.1% |
| 2008 | 1.01 million | +83.0% |
| 2009 | 894,558 | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 1.13 million | +26.7% |
| 2011 | 1.08 million | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 1.56 million | +44.5% |
| 2013 | 1.59 million | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 1.43 million | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 1.47 million | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 1.60 million | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 1.53 million | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 1.70 million | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 1.71 million | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 1.92 million | +12.2% |
| 2021 | 1.85 million | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 1.81 million | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 2.00 million | +10.2% |
| 2024 | 1.85 million | -7.3% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 1.85 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 292,556, 6.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 1.85 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 590,000, 3.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 103,146 | 59,530 | 137,000 | 9 |
| 1970s | 73,736 | 55,348 | 107,713 | 10 |
| 1980s | 139,338 | 70,743 | 256,913 | 10 |
| 1990s | 325,611 | 212,493 | 468,948 | 10 |
| 2000s | 695,763 | 423,494 | 1.01 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.48 million | 1.08 million | 1.71 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.89 million | 1.81 million | 2.00 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More reference data data for Burkina Faso
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4137 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 33.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 45.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Burkina Faso?
- Maize production in Burkina Faso was 1.85 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 2.00 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,348 in 1970.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for maize production?
- Burkina Faso ranks 49th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Maize production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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