Rice production by region in Burundi
Burundi: Rice production by region was 136,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice production by region in Burundi, 1961–2024
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 rice production by region in Burundi is 136,000 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.8% on the previous year and up 101.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production by region in Burundi peaked at 241,211 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,400 tonnes, in 1967.
That places Burundi 73rd out of 142 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,767 tonnes | 1,400 tonnes | 4,600 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,133 tonnes | 4,277 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,000 tonnes | 9,000 tonnes | 40,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,239 tonnes | 26,819 tonnes | 65,102 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 65,748 tonnes | 51,678 tonnes | 78,432 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 95,200 tonnes | 38,674 tonnes | 241,211 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 129,200 tonnes | 115,000 tonnes | 150,000 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production by region in Burundi?
- Rice production by region in Burundi was 136,000 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 rice production by region recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 241,211 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest rice production by region recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,400 tonnes in 1967.
- How does Burundi rank for rice production by region?
- Burundi ranks 73rd out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production by region rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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 Rice production by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rice production is measured in tonnes per year.