Burkina Faso produced 64 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a -34.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 112,294 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.6 | 66,518 | 14.7 |
| 2011 | 99.7 | 74,827 | 13.3 |
| 2012 | 113.3 | 90,785 | 12.5 |
| 2013 | 91.6 | 58,594 | 15.6 |
| 2014 | 44 | 65,358 | 6.7 |
| 2015 | 28.8 | 36,832 | 7.8 |
| 2016 | 47.7 | 59,847 | 8 |
| 2017 | 46.7 | 69,515 | 6.7 |
| 2018 | 35.9 | 64,361 | 5.6 |
| 2019 | 50.2 | 69,854 | 7.2 |
| 2020 | 62.2 | 84,780 | 7.3 |
| 2021 | 74.3 | 116,634 | 6.4 |
| 2022 | 62.7 | 157,678 | 4 |
| 2023 | 63.6 | 132,645 | 4.8 |
| 2024 | 64 | 112,294 | 5.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.