Burkina Faso vs Kenya: Maize (corn) — Yield
Maize (corn) — Yield over time
- Burkina Faso
- Kenya
How they compare
Burkina Faso currently reports 1,682 kg/ha against 1,666 kg/ha in Kenya, a difference of 16 kg/ha.
The two have swapped places 17 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was Kenya ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 164th and Kenya ranks 165th of 218 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 3 and Kenya in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 627.37 kg/ha | 1,197 kg/ha | 569.87 kg/ha | Kenya |
| 1970s | 741.97 kg/ha | 1,376 kg/ha | 634.18 kg/ha | Kenya |
| 1980s | 841.39 kg/ha | 1,729 kg/ha | 887.78 kg/ha | Kenya |
| 1990s | 1,488 kg/ha | 1,676 kg/ha | 188.35 kg/ha | Kenya |
| 2000s | 1,622 kg/ha | 1,607 kg/ha | 15.18 kg/ha | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 1,696 kg/ha | 1,650 kg/ha | 45.93 kg/ha | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 1,652 kg/ha | 1,637 kg/ha | 15.24 kg/ha | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher maize (corn) — yield, Burkina Faso or Kenya?
- Burkina Faso, at 1,682 kg/ha against 1,666 kg/ha in Kenya as of 2024.
- What is the difference in maize (corn) — yield between Burkina Faso and Kenya?
- 16 kg/ha, with Burkina Faso ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Kenya?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and Kenya rank globally for maize (corn) — yield?
- Burkina Faso ranks 164th and Kenya ranks 165th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Maize (corn) — Yield. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.