Burundi produced 590 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a 366.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 12,265 hg/ha, 37% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 126.4 | 10,595 | 119.3 |
| 2011 | 128.5 | 11,087 | 115.9 |
| 2012 | 140.5 | 11,763 | 119.5 |
| 2013 | 162.4 | 13,218 | 122.9 |
| 2014 | 127.8 | 13,145 | 97.2 |
| 2015 | 160.7 | 13,262 | 121.2 |
| 2016 | 243.7 | 14,835 | 164.3 |
| 2017 | 228.4 | 12,977 | 176 |
| 2018 | 290.5 | 15,289 | 190 |
| 2019 | 270.8 | 10,002 | 270.8 |
| 2020 | 405.6 | 11,672 | 347.5 |
| 2021 | 610.5 | 12,199 | 500.4 |
| 2022 | 781.7 | 12,358 | 632.6 |
| 2023 | 602.6 | 12,081 | 498.8 |
| 2024 | 590 | 12,265 | 481 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.