Soybean production in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Soybean production was 138,052 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production in Burkina Faso, 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 soybean production in Burkina Faso is 138,052 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 817.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Burkina Faso peaked at 152,540 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Burkina Faso ranks 39th of 115 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 945.2 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,785 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,566 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 4,174 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,465 tonnes | 2,473 tonnes | 29,209 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 25,398 tonnes | 15,055 tonnes | 51,708 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 125,001 tonnes | 98,513 tonnes | 152,540 tonnes | 5 |
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More reference data data for Burkina Faso
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4817 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.0198 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.53 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3271 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.47 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 136.48 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Burkina Faso?
- Soybean production in Burkina Faso was 138,052 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 soybean production recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 152,540 tonnes in 2022.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for soybean production?
- Burkina Faso ranks 39th out of 115 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 817.0%. 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 Soybean production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Soybean production is measured in tonnes.