Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Burundi
Burundi: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 481,036 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Burundi, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Burundi stood at 481,036 ha.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and up 394.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Burundi peaked at 632,566 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 90,000 ha, in 1962.
That places Burundi 64th out of 222 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.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Burundi, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 99,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 90,000 ha | -9.1% |
| 1963 | 101,200 ha | +12.4% |
| 1964 | 107,500 ha | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 107,000 ha | -0.5% |
| 1966 | 109,890 ha | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 111,500 ha | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 112,000 ha | +0.4% |
| 1969 | 112,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 112,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 112,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 112,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 118,000 ha | +5.4% |
| 1974 | 110,000 ha | -6.8% |
| 1975 | 120,000 ha | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 122,000 ha | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 122,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 120,000 ha | -1.6% |
| 1979 | 120,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 130,000 ha | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 130,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 130,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 130,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 128,000 ha | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 130,000 ha | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 132,000 ha | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 133,000 ha | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 134,000 ha | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 124,000 ha | -7.5% |
| 1990 | 124,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 124,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 124,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 120,000 ha | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 100,000 ha | -16.7% |
| 1995 | 120,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1996 | 110,000 ha | -8.3% |
| 1997 | 115,000 ha | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 115,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 115,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 112,000 ha | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 115,000 ha | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 116,000 ha | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 113,000 ha | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 114,000 ha | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 116,000 ha | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 115,000 ha | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 113,202 ha | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 117,200 ha | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 120,000 ha | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 119,309 ha | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 115,882 ha | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 119,478 ha | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 122,871 ha | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 97,242 ha | -20.9% |
| 2015 | 121,179 ha | +24.6% |
| 2016 | 164,306 ha | +35.6% |
| 2017 | 175,965 ha | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 190,003 ha | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 270,755 ha | +42.5% |
| 2020 | 347,527 ha | +28.4% |
| 2021 | 500,407 ha | +44.0% |
| 2022 | 632,566 ha | +26.4% |
| 2023 | 498,839 ha | -21.1% |
| 2024 | 481,036 ha | -3.6% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 481,036 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 3.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 481,036 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 1.7× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Area harvested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +44.0% | 347,527 ha | 500,407 ha |
| 2019 | +42.5% | 190,003 ha | 270,755 ha |
| 2016 | +35.6% | 121,179 ha | 164,306 ha |
| 2020 | +28.4% | 270,755 ha | 347,527 ha |
| 2022 | +26.4% | 500,407 ha | 632,566 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 105,566 ha | 90,000 ha | 112,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 116,800 ha | 110,000 ha | 122,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 130,100 ha | 124,000 ha | 134,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 116,700 ha | 100,000 ha | 124,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 115,140 ha | 112,000 ha | 120,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 149,699 ha | 97,242 ha | 270,755 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 492,075 ha | 347,527 ha | 632,566 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 61 Germany 498,400 ha compare
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More agriculture & rural data for Burundi
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1198 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1534 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 80.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — area harvested in Burundi?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Burundi was 481,036 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 632,566 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 90,000 ha in 1962.
- How does Burundi rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Burundi ranks 64th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 394.7%. 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, 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.