Land under maize production in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Land under maize production was 701,196 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under maize production in Burkina Faso, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under maize production in Burkina Faso is 701,196 hectares, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.3% on the previous year and up 109.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under maize production in Burkina Faso peaked at 790,321 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 71,000 hectares, in 1976.
That places Burkina Faso 18th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under maize production in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 149,430 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 160,921 hectares | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 158,000 hectares | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 166,800 hectares | +5.6% |
| 1965 | 150,000 hectares | -10.1% |
| 1966 | 150,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 225,454 hectares | +50.3% |
| 1968 | 228,333 hectares | +1.3% |
| 1969 | 99,216 hectares | -56.5% |
| 1970 | 85,854 hectares | -13.5% |
| 1971 | 89,795 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 80,939 hectares | -9.9% |
| 1973 | 88,680 hectares | +9.6% |
| 1974 | 130,000 hectares | +46.6% |
| 1975 | 143,860 hectares | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 71,000 hectares | -50.6% |
| 1977 | 90,000 hectares | +26.8% |
| 1978 | 115,664 hectares | +28.5% |
| 1979 | 109,720 hectares | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 115,747 hectares | +5.5% |
| 1981 | 142,897 hectares | +23.5% |
| 1982 | 135,155 hectares | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 125,280 hectares | -7.3% |
| 1984 | 120,783 hectares | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 143,069 hectares | +18.5% |
| 1986 | 165,070 hectares | +15.4% |
| 1987 | 176,156 hectares | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 276,668 hectares | +57.1% |
| 1989 | 221,034 hectares | -20.1% |
| 1990 | 176,500 hectares | -20.1% |
| 1991 | 186,800 hectares | +5.8% |
| 1992 | 224,900 hectares | +20.4% |
| 1993 | 197,298 hectares | -12.3% |
| 1994 | 218,367 hectares | +10.7% |
| 1995 | 185,731 hectares | -14.9% |
| 1996 | 189,235 hectares | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 241,333 hectares | +27.5% |
| 1998 | 271,405 hectares | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 288,745 hectares | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 241,401 hectares | -16.4% |
| 2001 | 334,682 hectares | +38.6% |
| 2002 | 375,755 hectares | +12.3% |
| 2003 | 435,425 hectares | +15.9% |
| 2004 | 380,124 hectares | -12.7% |
| 2005 | 442,497 hectares | +16.4% |
| 2006 | 445,732 hectares | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 471,927 hectares | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 608,368 hectares | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 585,230 hectares | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 790,321 hectares | +35.0% |
| 2011 | 701,196 hectares | -11.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 165,350 hectares | 99,216 hectares | 228,333 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 100,551 hectares | 71,000 hectares | 143,860 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 162,186 hectares | 115,747 hectares | 276,668 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 218,031 hectares | 176,500 hectares | 288,745 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 432,114 hectares | 241,401 hectares | 608,368 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 745,758 hectares | 701,196 hectares | 790,321 hectares | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under maize production in Burkina Faso?
- Land under maize production in Burkina Faso was 701,196 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under maize production recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 790,321 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest land under maize production recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 71,000 hectares in 1976.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for land under maize production?
- Burkina Faso ranks 18th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under maize production rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.5%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under maize production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under maize production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.