Soybean production in Burundi
Burundi: Soybean production was 2,165 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soybean production 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 soybean production in Burundi is 2,165 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and down 40.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean production in Burundi peaked at 3,648 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 200 tonnes, in 1982.
That places Burundi 82nd out of 116 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.
Soybean production in Burundi, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 700 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 800 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 700 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1976 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 700 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 400 tonnes | -42.9% |
| 1979 | 400 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 370 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1981 | 800 tonnes | +116.2% |
| 1982 | 200 tonnes | -75.0% |
| 1983 | 400 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1984 | 200 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1985 | 500 tonnes | +150.0% |
| 1986 | 600 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1987 | 600 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 600 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 600 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 500 tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1991 | 600 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1992 | 492.46 tonnes | -17.9% |
| 1993 | 455.37 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 400 tonnes | -12.2% |
| 1995 | 500 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1996 | 400 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1997 | 485.26 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1998 | 400 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1999 | 350 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 800 tonnes | +128.6% |
| 2001 | 1,200 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2002 | 1,350 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 1,600 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2004 | 1,800 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 2,100 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2006 | 3,000 tonnes | +42.9% |
| 2007 | 3,100 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 3,150 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 3,200 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 2,813 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2011 | 2,540 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 2,075 tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2013 | 3,514 tonnes | +69.3% |
| 2014 | 3,648 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 1,753 tonnes | -52.0% |
| 2016 | 2,395 tonnes | +36.6% |
| 2017 | 2,167 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 2,387 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2019 | 2,316 tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 2,290 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 2,312 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 2,238 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 2,202 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 2,165 tonnes | -1.7% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 2,165 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 36,705 tonnes, 6% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 2,165 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 69,291 tonnes, 3% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Soybean production in Burundi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +150.0% | 200 tonnes | 500 tonnes |
| 2000 | +128.6% | 350 tonnes | 800 tonnes |
| 1981 | +116.2% | 370 tonnes | 800 tonnes |
| 1983 | +100.0% | 200 tonnes | 400 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 700 tonnes | 700 tonnes | 700 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 650 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 487 tonnes | 200 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 458.31 tonnes | 350 tonnes | 600 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,130 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 3,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,561 tonnes | 1,753 tonnes | 3,648 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,241 tonnes | 2,165 tonnes | 2,312 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More reference data data for Burundi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5075 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0521 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2266 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2677 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2838 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean production in Burundi?
- Soybean production in Burundi was 2,165 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 3,648 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest soybean production recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 200 tonnes in 1982.
- How does Burundi rank for soybean production?
- Burundi ranks 82nd out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soybean production rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.6%. 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 Soybean production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Soybean production is measured in tonnes.