Burkina Faso produced 272.2 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 200.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,363 hg/ha, 14% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.6 | 7,225 | 125.5 |
| 2011 | 84.8 | 7,019 | 120.8 |
| 2012 | 100.5 | 6,069 | 165.6 |
| 2013 | 137.3 | 6,751 | 203.4 |
| 2014 | 321.8 | 6,359 | 506.1 |
| 2015 | 235.1 | 5,873 | 400.3 |
| 2016 | 163.9 | 5,804 | 282.4 |
| 2017 | 163.8 | 5,625 | 291.2 |
| 2018 | 253.9 | 5,785 | 438.9 |
| 2019 | 374.7 | 6,066 | 617.7 |
| 2020 | 384.6 | 5,964 | 644.9 |
| 2021 | 186.4 | 4,794 | 388.9 |
| 2022 | 208.8 | 5,271 | 396.2 |
| 2023 | 247.2 | 6,388 | 386.9 |
| 2024 | 272.2 | 6,363 | 427.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.