Burkina Faso produced 769.4 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a 45.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 11,804 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 529.6 | 11,444 | 462.8 |
| 2011 | 441.1 | 11,163 | 395.1 |
| 2012 | 607 | 11,426 | 531.2 |
| 2013 | 766.2 | 12,173 | 629.5 |
| 2014 | 895 | 13,742 | 651.3 |
| 2015 | 768.9 | 13,784 | 557.8 |
| 2016 | 784.8 | 11,982 | 655 |
| 2017 | 844.3 | 9,993 | 844.9 |
| 2018 | 482.2 | 10,186 | 473.4 |
| 2019 | 724.2 | 12,254 | 591 |
| 2020 | 696.6 | 12,294 | 566.6 |
| 2021 | 680.8 | 11,136 | 611.3 |
| 2022 | 668.6 | 9,662 | 692 |
| 2023 | 723.2 | 11,809 | 612.4 |
| 2024 | 769.4 | 11,804 | 651.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.