Maize production in Burundi
Burundi: Maize production was 128,483 metric tons in 2011. ▲ Rising
Maize production in Burundi, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, maize production in Burundi stood at 128,483 metric tons.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Burundi peaked at 176,300 metric tons in 1992 and was at its lowest, 91,900 metric tons, in 1963.
That places Burundi 28th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 51 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 107,471 metric tons | 91,900 metric tons | 125,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 133,758 metric tons | 108,626 metric tons | 160,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 154,750 metric tons | 139,000 metric tons | 172,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 151,427 metric tons | 122,758 metric tons | 176,300 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 120,887 metric tons | 115,507 metric tons | 126,799 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 127,448 metric tons | 126,412 metric tons | 128,483 metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Burundi
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.15 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 34.3% (2025)
- Rural population 10.69 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.3% (2025)
- Rural population 74.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 678,679 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Burundi?
- Maize production in Burundi was 128,483 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 176,300 metric tons in 1992.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 91,900 metric tons in 1963.
- How does Burundi rank for maize production?
- Burundi ranks 28th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on maize 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.