Burundi produced 70 thousand tonnes of Taro in 2024, a 18.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 82,128 hg/ha, 4% below the Africa average of 85,802 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.9 | 54,708 | 10.8 |
| 2011 | 58.3 | 59,064 | 9.9 |
| 2012 | 93 | 64,578 | 14.4 |
| 2013 | 136.2 | 76,824 | 17.7 |
| 2014 | 115.4 | 65,806 | 17.5 |
| 2015 | 168.1 | 66,920 | 25.1 |
| 2016 | 172.6 | 66,084 | 26.1 |
| 2017 | 163.6 | 69,667 | 23.5 |
| 2018 | 181.6 | 71,623 | 25.3 |
| 2019 | 145.6 | 73,611 | 19.8 |
| 2020 | 217.5 | 75,542 | 28.8 |
| 2021 | 73.7 | 76,985 | 9.6 |
| 2022 | 62.5 | 78,894 | 7.9 |
| 2023 | 65.2 | 80,511 | 8.1 |
| 2024 | 70 | 82,128 | 8.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.