Burundi produced 136 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 63.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 13,679 hg/ha, 48% below the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83 | 28,077 | 29.6 |
| 2011 | 91.4 | 26,848 | 34 |
| 2012 | 64.6 | 21,041 | 30.7 |
| 2013 | 41.5 | 19,130 | 21.7 |
| 2014 | 67.4 | 28,393 | 23.7 |
| 2015 | 38.7 | 11,293 | 34.2 |
| 2016 | 146.6 | 23,001 | 63.8 |
| 2017 | 88.3 | 17,838 | 49.5 |
| 2018 | 89.3 | 17,926 | 49.8 |
| 2019 | 241.2 | 16,896 | 142.8 |
| 2020 | 150 | 16,122 | 93 |
| 2021 | 120 | 16,220 | 74 |
| 2022 | 115 | 15,139 | 76 |
| 2023 | 125 | 14,432 | 86.6 |
| 2024 | 136 | 13,679 | 99.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.