Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 1.10 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Burkina Faso, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — area harvested in Burkina Faso is 1.10 million ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 9.8% on the previous year and up 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Burkina Faso peaked at 1.22 million ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 71,000 ha, in 1976.
That places Burkina Faso 37th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 149,430 ha | — |
| 1962 | 160,921 ha | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 158,000 ha | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 166,800 ha | +5.6% |
| 1965 | 150,000 ha | -10.1% |
| 1966 | 150,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 225,454 ha | +50.3% |
| 1968 | 228,333 ha | +1.3% |
| 1969 | 99,216 ha | -56.5% |
| 1970 | 85,854 ha | -13.5% |
| 1971 | 89,795 ha | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 80,939 ha | -9.9% |
| 1973 | 88,680 ha | +9.6% |
| 1974 | 130,000 ha | +46.6% |
| 1975 | 143,860 ha | +10.7% |
| 1976 | 71,000 ha | -50.6% |
| 1977 | 90,000 ha | +26.8% |
| 1978 | 115,664 ha | +28.5% |
| 1979 | 109,720 ha | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 115,747 ha | +5.5% |
| 1981 | 142,897 ha | +23.5% |
| 1982 | 135,155 ha | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 125,280 ha | -7.3% |
| 1984 | 120,783 ha | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 143,069 ha | +18.5% |
| 1986 | 165,070 ha | +15.4% |
| 1987 | 176,156 ha | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 276,668 ha | +57.1% |
| 1989 | 221,034 ha | -20.1% |
| 1990 | 176,500 ha | -20.1% |
| 1991 | 186,800 ha | +5.8% |
| 1992 | 224,900 ha | +20.4% |
| 1993 | 197,298 ha | -12.3% |
| 1994 | 218,367 ha | +10.7% |
| 1995 | 185,731 ha | -14.9% |
| 1996 | 189,235 ha | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 241,333 ha | +27.5% |
| 1998 | 271,405 ha | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 288,745 ha | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 241,401 ha | -16.4% |
| 2001 | 334,682 ha | +38.6% |
| 2002 | 375,755 ha | +12.3% |
| 2003 | 435,425 ha | +15.9% |
| 2004 | 380,124 ha | -12.7% |
| 2005 | 442,497 ha | +16.4% |
| 2006 | 445,732 ha | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 471,927 ha | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 608,368 ha | +28.9% |
| 2009 | 585,230 ha | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 790,321 ha | +35.0% |
| 2011 | 701,196 ha | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 846,488 ha | +20.7% |
| 2013 | 913,630 ha | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 749,935 ha | -17.9% |
| 2015 | 820,117 ha | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 911,728 ha | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 956,386 ha | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 1.02 million ha | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 1.01 million ha | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 1.09 million ha | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 1.22 million ha | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 1.09 million ha | -10.5% |
| 2023 | 1.22 million ha | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 1.10 million ha | -9.8% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 1.10 million ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 7.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 1.10 million ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 4.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 165,350 ha | 99,216 ha | 228,333 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 100,551 ha | 71,000 ha | 143,860 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 162,186 ha | 115,747 ha | 276,668 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 218,031 ha | 176,500 ha | 288,745 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 432,114 ha | 241,401 ha | 608,368 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 872,389 ha | 701,196 ha | 1.02 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.14 million ha | 1.09 million ha | 1.22 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More agriculture & rural data for Burkina Faso
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.3731 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.946 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.6223 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1994 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.86 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Burkina Faso?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Burkina Faso was 1.10 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 1.22 million ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 71,000 ha in 1976.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Burkina Faso ranks 37th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.7%. 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, published as part of Maize (corn) — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.