Rice production in Burundi
Burundi: Rice production was 91,415 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Burundi, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, rice production in Burundi stood at 91,415 metric tons. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.1% on the previous year and up 50.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Burundi peaked at 91,415 metric tons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,400 metric tons, in 1967.
That places Burundi 24th out of 42 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice production in Burundi, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 2,750 metric tons | -8.3% |
| 1963 | 2,680 metric tons | -2.5% |
| 1964 | 2,880 metric tons | +7.5% |
| 1965 | 2,178 metric tons | -24.4% |
| 1966 | 1,967 metric tons | -9.7% |
| 1967 | 1,400 metric tons | -28.8% |
| 1968 | 4,600 metric tons | +228.6% |
| 1969 | 3,446 metric tons | -25.1% |
| 1970 | 5,047 metric tons | +46.5% |
| 1971 | 4,277 metric tons | -15.3% |
| 1972 | 4,785 metric tons | +11.9% |
| 1973 | 4,800 metric tons | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 6,186 metric tons | +28.9% |
| 1975 | 6,738 metric tons | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 6,700 metric tons | -0.6% |
| 1977 | 7,500 metric tons | +11.9% |
| 1978 | 6,300 metric tons | -16.0% |
| 1979 | 9,000 metric tons | +42.9% |
| 1980 | 10,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 10,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 9,000 metric tons | -10.0% |
| 1983 | 9,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 18,000 metric tons | +100.0% |
| 1985 | 20,000 metric tons | +11.1% |
| 1986 | 21,000 metric tons | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 28,000 metric tons | +33.3% |
| 1988 | 35,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1989 | 40,000 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 40,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 40,200 metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 40,400 metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 40,200 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 38,228 metric tons | -4.9% |
| 1995 | 26,819 metric tons | -29.8% |
| 1996 | 41,810 metric tons | +55.9% |
| 1997 | 65,102 metric tons | +55.7% |
| 1998 | 41,000 metric tons | -37.0% |
| 1999 | 58,630 metric tons | +43.0% |
| 2000 | 51,678 metric tons | -11.9% |
| 2001 | 60,920 metric tons | +17.9% |
| 2002 | 62,648 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 61,256 metric tons | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 64,532 metric tons | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 67,947 metric tons | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 68,311 metric tons | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 70,911 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 74,492 metric tons | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 78,432 metric tons | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 83,019 metric tons | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 91,415 metric tons | +10.1% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 91,415 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 78% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 91,415 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 189,526 metric tons, 48% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +228.6% | 1,400 metric tons | 4,600 metric tons |
| 1984 | +100.0% | 9,000 metric tons | 18,000 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,767 metric tons | 1,400 metric tons | 4,600 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,133 metric tons | 4,277 metric tons | 9,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 20,000 metric tons | 9,000 metric tons | 40,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,239 metric tons | 26,819 metric tons | 65,102 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 66,113 metric tons | 51,678 metric tons | 78,432 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 87,217 metric tons | 83,019 metric tons | 91,415 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 rice production in Burundi?
- Rice production in Burundi was 91,415 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 91,415 metric tons in 2011.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,400 metric tons in 1967.
- How does Burundi rank for rice production?
- Burundi ranks 24th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.1%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Rice production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on rice 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.