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.
Maize production in Burundi, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 95,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 92,900 metric tons | -2.2% |
| 1963 | 91,900 metric tons | -1.1% |
| 1964 | 109,200 metric tons | +18.8% |
| 1965 | 107,900 metric tons | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 109,740 metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 115,600 metric tons | +5.3% |
| 1968 | 120,000 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 125,000 metric tons | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 130,000 metric tons | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 132,860 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 119,574 metric tons | -10.0% |
| 1973 | 135,782 metric tons | +13.6% |
| 1974 | 108,626 metric tons | -20.0% |
| 1975 | 137,140 metric tons | +26.2% |
| 1976 | 138,200 metric tons | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 140,000 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 1978 | 160,000 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1979 | 135,400 metric tons | -15.4% |
| 1980 | 140,000 metric tons | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 146,000 metric tons | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 144,000 metric tons | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 148,000 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 139,000 metric tons | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 157,000 metric tons | +12.9% |
| 1986 | 164,000 metric tons | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 168,300 metric tons | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 172,000 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 169,200 metric tons | -1.6% |
| 1990 | 167,900 metric tons | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 172,200 metric tons | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 176,300 metric tons | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 172,100 metric tons | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 122,758 metric tons | -28.7% |
| 1995 | 153,021 metric tons | +24.7% |
| 1996 | 144,462 metric tons | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 144,991 metric tons | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 131,830 metric tons | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 128,706 metric tons | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 117,840 metric tons | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 124,395 metric tons | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 126,799 metric tons | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 120,575 metric tons | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 123,199 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 125,666 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 116,825 metric tons | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 115,507 metric tons | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 117,681 metric tons | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 120,379 metric tons | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 126,412 metric tons | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 128,483 metric tons | +1.6% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 128,483 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 195,000 metric tons, 66% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 128,483 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 39% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize production 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -28.7% | 172,100 metric tons | 122,758 metric tons |
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 (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)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7431 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2023)
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.