Mali produced 64.4 thousand tonnes of Fonio in 2024, a 23.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,598 hg/ha, 6% below the Africa average of 8,041 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.3 | 14,410 | 36.3 |
| 2011 | 51 | 13,005 | 39.2 |
| 2012 | 17.4 | 4,585 | 37.9 |
| 2013 | 30.5 | 9,710 | 31.5 |
| 2014 | 37.3 | 6,693 | 55.7 |
| 2015 | 20.3 | 4,940 | 41.1 |
| 2016 | 16.7 | 4,926 | 34 |
| 2017 | 46.2 | 8,272 | 55.8 |
| 2018 | 27.9 | 5,996 | 46.5 |
| 2019 | 40.5 | 6,711 | 60.4 |
| 2020 | 44 | 6,435 | 68.4 |
| 2021 | 47.7 | 6,206 | 76.8 |
| 2022 | 37.8 | 5,914 | 64 |
| 2023 | 59.1 | 8,012 | 73.8 |
| 2024 | 64.4 | 7,598 | 84.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.