Sugar cane production in Burundi
Burundi: Sugar cane production was 139,352 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sugar cane 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 sugar cane production in Burundi is 139,352 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sugar cane production in Burundi peaked at 239,519 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Burundi 79th out of 110 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 | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,000 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,120 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 76,154 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 146,955 tonnes | 87,092 tonnes | 190,476 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 121,055 tonnes | 115,807 tonnes | 126,799 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 200,982 tonnes | 131,730 tonnes | 239,519 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 164,505 tonnes | 139,352 tonnes | 193,892 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 77 Ghana 156,723 tonnes compare
- 78 Rwanda 156,259 tonnes compare
- 80 Central African Republic 124,628 tonnes compare
- 81 Suriname 91,128 tonnes compare
- 82 Sierra Leone 83,182 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sugar cane production in Burundi?
- Sugar cane production in Burundi was 139,352 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 sugar cane production recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 239,519 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest sugar cane production recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Burundi rank for sugar cane production?
- Burundi ranks 79th out of 110 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sugar cane production rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.6%. 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 Sugar cane production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sugar cane production is measured in tonnes.