> In 2024 Burkina Faso produced 754 t of tobacco, unmanufactured, the 89th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 16%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/burkina-faso/

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# Tobacco, unmanufactured production in Burkina Faso

In 2024 Burkina Faso produced 754 t of tobacco, unmanufactured, the 89th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 16%. The record was 1,200 t in 1981. Area harvested: 943 ha, yield 0.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 2024754 t
World rank89 of 118
10-year change−16%
Record1,200 t1981

## Tobacco, unmanufactured in Burkina Faso, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Burkina Faso compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.01% in 2014
Yield, t/ha0.8world 1.8 (−56%)
kg per person0.03world 0.74
10-year change−16%world −16%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 87 | [Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/madagascar/) | 919 | 0.02% |
| 88 | [Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/switzerland/) | 756 | 0.01% |
| 89 | **Burkina Faso** | 754 | 0.01% |
| 90 | [Moldova](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/moldova/) | 564 | 0.01% |
| 91 | [Haiti](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/haiti/) | 558 | 0.01% |

[Full ranking of 118 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/)

### Map of world production of tobacco, unmanufactured

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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 | 754 | −0.1% | 943 | 0.80 |
| 2023 | 755 | −0.1% | 942 | 0.80 |
| 2022 | 756 | +0.5% | 945 | 0.80 |
| 2021 | 752 | −0.5% | 941 | 0.80 |
| 2020 | 756 | −0.7% | 939 | 0.81 |
| 2019 | 761 | +3.1% | 956 | 0.80 |
| 2018 | 738 | −3.1% | 928 | 0.80 |
| 2017 | 762 | −2.8% | 970 | 0.79 |
| 2016 | 784 | +29% | 971 | 0.81 |
| 2015 | 609 | −32% | 769 | 0.79 |
| 2014 | 894 | +5.2% | 1,095 | 0.82 |
| 2013 | 850 | +6.3% | 1,050 | 0.81 |
| 2012 | 800 | +7.5% | 1,025 | 0.78 |
| 2011 | 744 | +8.0% | 1,083 | 0.69 |
| 2010 | 689 | +8.8% | 1,067 | 0.65 |
| 2009 | 633 | +12% | 1,048 | 0.60 |
| 2008 | 567 | +8.0% | 1,024 | 0.55 |
| 2007 | 525 | +5.0% | 1,050 | 0.50 |
| 2006 | 500 | −9.1% | 1,000 | 0.50 |
| 2005 | 550 | −5.2% | 1,100 | 0.50 |
| 2004 | 580 | +0.3% | 1,124 | 0.52 |
| 2003 | 578 | +2.3% | 1,127 | 0.51 |
| 2002 | 565 | +3.7% | 1,108 | 0.51 |
| 2001 | 545 | +9.0% | 1,074 | 0.51 |
| 2000 | 500 | +12% | 1,000 | 0.50 |
| 1999 | 446 | +12% | 894 | 0.50 |
| 1998 | 400 | +2.0% | 809 | 0.49 |
| 1997 | 392 | −8.0% | 800 | 0.49 |
| 1996 | 426 | −15% | 868 | 0.49 |
| 1995 | 500 | −29% | 1,000 | 0.50 |
| 1994 | 700 | −28% | 1,400 | 0.50 |
| 1993 | 970 | +2.1% | 1,939 | 0.50 |
| 1992 | 950 | +2.2% | 1,844 | 0.52 |
| 1991 | 930 | +0.9% | 1,731 | 0.54 |
| 1990 | 922 | +15% | 1,969 | 0.47 |
| 1989 | 802 | +23% | 2,000 | 0.40 |
| 1988 | 652 | +12% | 2,000 | 0.33 |
| 1987 | 581 | −6.1% | 2,000 | 0.29 |
| 1986 | 619 | −12% | 2,000 | 0.31 |
| 1985 | 705 | −30% | 2,000 | 0.35 |
| 1984 | 1,000 | −17% | 2,000 | 0.50 |
| 1983 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 0.60 |
| 1982 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 0.60 |
| 1981 | 1,200 | +9.1% | 2,000 | 0.60 |
| 1980 | 1,100 | +10% | 1,950 | 0.56 |
| 1979 | 1,000 | +5.3% | 1,900 | 0.53 |
| 1978 | 950 | +5.6% | 1,800 | 0.53 |
| 1977 | 900 | +5.9% | 1,700 | 0.53 |
| 1976 | 850 | +6.3% | 1,650 | 0.52 |
| 1975 | 800 | +14% | 1,600 | 0.50 |
| 1974 | 700 | −13% | 1,500 | 0.47 |
| 1973 | 800 | 0.0% | 1,600 | 0.50 |
| 1972 | 800 | 0.0% | 1,600 | 0.50 |
| 1971 | 800 | 0.0% | 1,600 | 0.50 |
| 1970 | 800 | 0.0% | 1,600 | 0.50 |
| 1969 | 800 | 0.0% | 1,600 | 0.50 |
| 1968 | 800 | +72% | 1,600 | 0.50 |
| 1967 | 464 | −7.2% | 819 | 0.57 |
| 1966 | 500 | +25% | 1,000 | 0.50 |
| 1965 | 400 | 0.0% | 900 | 0.44 |
| 1964 | 400 | +14% | 900 | 0.44 |
| 1963 | 350 | 0.0% | 900 | 0.39 |
| 1962 | 350 | 0.0% | 900 | 0.39 |
| 1961 | 350 | — | 900 | 0.39 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports240 t USD 2,000
Importer rank99 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](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of tobacco, unmanufactured in Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso produced 754 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Burkina Faso rank in the world for production of tobacco, unmanufactured?

Burkina Faso ranked 89th of 118 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 37.3% of the world total.

### How has the production of tobacco, unmanufactured in Burkina Faso changed?

It fell by 16% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% for the world. The record was 1,200 t in 1981.

### What is the yield of tobacco, unmanufactured in Burkina Faso?

0.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (754 t from 943 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.

### Does Burkina Faso export or import unmanufactured tobacco?

In 2024 Burkina Faso reported no exports and imports of 240 t (USD 2,000), 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 estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/india/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/brazil/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/indonesia/)[Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/zimbabwe/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/pakistan/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/united-states/)[Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/malawi/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/tanzania/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/turkey/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/bangladesh/)[Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/mozambique/)
[All countries producing tobacco, unmanufactured](https://husfarm.com/production/tobacco/)

## Other products of Burkina Faso

[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/burkina-faso/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/burkina-faso/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/burkina-faso/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/burkina-faso/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/burkina-faso/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/burkina-faso/)[Cow peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-peas/burkina-faso/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/burkina-faso/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/burkina-faso/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/burkina-faso/)[Cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/burkina-faso/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/burkina-faso/)
[Agricultural production in Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/country/burkina-faso/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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