Bananas production in Burkina Faso
In 2024 Burkina Faso produced 46,922 t of bananas, the 68th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 11%. The record was 56,000 t in 2018. Area harvested: 1,836 ha, yield 25.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 46,922 t
- World rank
- 68 of 118
- 10-year change
- −11%
- Record
- 56,000 t
- 2018
Bananas in Burkina Faso, 2013–2024 (tonnes)
Burkina Faso compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.05% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 25.6
- world 23.7 (+7.8%)
- kg per person
- 1.99
- world 17.1
- 10-year change
- −11%
- world +21%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Jordan | 58,438 | 0.04% |
| 67 | Central African Republic | 57,240 | 0.04% |
| 68 | Burkina Faso | 46,922 | 0.03% |
| 69 | Lebanon | 40,600 | 0.03% |
| 70 | Senegal | 38,625 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of bananas
Share of the world total; Burkina Faso is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46,922 | −0.4% | 1,836 | 25.56 |
| 2023 | 47,118 | +1.6% | 1,845 | 25.54 |
| 2022 | 46,365 | +0.7% | 1,817 | 25.52 |
| 2021 | 46,046 | +0.1% | 1,807 | 25.48 |
| 2020 | 46,000 | +28% | 1,800 | 25.56 |
| 2019 | 36,000 | −36% | 1,400 | 25.71 |
| 2018 | 56,000 | +3.7% | 2,200 | 25.45 |
| 2017 | 54,000 | +5.9% | 2,200 | 24.55 |
| 2016 | 51,000 | +6.3% | 2,000 | 25.50 |
| 2015 | 48,000 | −9.4% | 1,900 | 25.26 |
| 2014 | 53,000 | +3.9% | 2,100 | 25.24 |
| 2013 | 51,000 | — | 2,000 | 25.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 1,348 t USD 36,000
- Importer rank
- 101 of 139
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of bananas in Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso produced 46,922 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Burkina Faso rank in the world for production of bananas?
Burkina Faso ranked 68th of 118 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 27.0% of the world total.
How has the production of bananas in Burkina Faso changed?
It fell by 11% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +21% for the world. The record was 56,000 t in 2018.
What is the yield of bananas in Burkina Faso?
25.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (46,922 t from 1,836 ha), against a world average of 23.7 t/ha.
Does Burkina Faso export or import bananas?
In 2024 Burkina Faso reported no exports and imports of 1,348 t (USD 36,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Burkina Faso is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.