Rice — Area harvested in Burundi
Burundi: Rice — Area harvested was 99,419 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Burundi, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, rice — area harvested in Burundi stood at 99,419 ha.
That represents a change of up 14.8% on the previous year and up 319.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Burundi peaked at 142,761 ha in 2019 and was at its lowest, 797 ha, in 1961.
Burundi ranks 67th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Area harvested in Burundi, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 797 ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,100 ha | +38.0% |
| 1963 | 960 ha | -12.7% |
| 1964 | 1,200 ha | +25.0% |
| 1965 | 1,050 ha | -12.5% |
| 1966 | 962 ha | -8.4% |
| 1967 | 1,424 ha | +48.0% |
| 1968 | 2,200 ha | +54.5% |
| 1969 | 2,069 ha | -6.0% |
| 1970 | 3,510 ha | +69.6% |
| 1971 | 3,113 ha | -11.3% |
| 1972 | 2,223 ha | -28.6% |
| 1973 | 2,652 ha | +19.3% |
| 1974 | 3,067 ha | +15.6% |
| 1975 | 2,968 ha | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 3,025 ha | +1.9% |
| 1977 | 4,100 ha | +35.5% |
| 1978 | 4,200 ha | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 3,000 ha | -28.6% |
| 1980 | 4,254 ha | +41.8% |
| 1981 | 5,000 ha | +17.5% |
| 1982 | 3,500 ha | -30.0% |
| 1983 | 3,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 6,000 ha | +71.4% |
| 1985 | 4,530 ha | -24.5% |
| 1986 | 6,810 ha | +50.3% |
| 1987 | 12,000 ha | +76.2% |
| 1988 | 10,000 ha | -16.7% |
| 1989 | 12,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1990 | 12,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 13,000 ha | +8.3% |
| 1992 | 13,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 12,801 ha | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 12,284 ha | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 10,000 ha | -18.6% |
| 1996 | 15,000 ha | +50.0% |
| 1997 | 20,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1998 | 13,700 ha | -31.5% |
| 1999 | 18,000 ha | +31.4% |
| 2000 | 17,000 ha | -5.6% |
| 2001 | 19,000 ha | +11.8% |
| 2002 | 19,200 ha | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 19,500 ha | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 19,600 ha | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 19,900 ha | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 20,500 ha | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 21,000 ha | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 22,000 ha | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 24,000 ha | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 29,569 ha | +23.2% |
| 2011 | 34,049 ha | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 30,711 ha | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 21,670 ha | -29.4% |
| 2014 | 23,730 ha | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 34,246 ha | +44.3% |
| 2016 | 63,751 ha | +86.2% |
| 2017 | 49,501 ha | -22.4% |
| 2018 | 49,813 ha | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 142,761 ha | +186.6% |
| 2020 | 93,042 ha | -34.8% |
| 2021 | 73,983 ha | -20.5% |
| 2022 | 75,963 ha | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 86,614 ha | +14.0% |
| 2024 | 99,419 ha | +14.8% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 99,419 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 99,419 ha, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 99,419 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 91,468 ha, 1.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +186.6% | 49,813 ha | 142,761 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,307 ha | 797 ha | 2,200 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,186 ha | 2,223 ha | 4,200 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,759 ha | 3,500 ha | 12,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,978 ha | 10,000 ha | 20,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,170 ha | 17,000 ha | 24,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 47,980 ha | 21,670 ha | 142,761 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 85,804 ha | 73,983 ha | 99,419 ha | 5 |
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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 rice — area harvested in Burundi?
- Rice — area harvested in Burundi was 99,419 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 142,761 ha in 2019.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 797 ha in 1961.
- How does Burundi rank for rice — area harvested?
- Burundi ranks 67th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 319.0%. 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 Rice — 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.