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Consumption of leading food commodities in Burkina Faso, 2003–05 (thousands of metric tons)
Rank Crop Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
Sorghum Millet
Fermented beverages Maize Rice
Other vegetables Groundnuts Other pulses Beef
Wheat
Percentage of total 100.0 24.2 19.5 13.7 12.6 4.8 4.1 3.6 3.2 2.0 1.4
Source: FAOSTAT (FAO 2010). Note: All values are based on the three-year average for 2003–05.
The next four figures show the estimated yields and growing areas of key
crops in Burkina Faso in 2000. Sorghum (Figure 4.9) and millet (Figure 4.10) are cultivated in almost all parts of the country except the southwest; sorghum is more widely cultivated than millet. Yields of both crops range from 0.5 to 1.0 metric tons per hectare. Cotton (Figure 4.11) and maize (Figure 4.12) are mainly grown in the southwest, with maize cultivation extending to the cen- tral part of the country. Yields of both crops range from 1.0 to 2.0 metric tons per hectare.
Economic and Demographic Scenarios
Population Figure 4.13 shows population projections for Burkina Faso by 2050 accord- ing to the United Nations (UN) population office. The projections of the national statistics and demography institute in Burkina Faso show the total population increasing to 21.5 million by 2020 (Burkina Faso, INSD 2009). The UN projections are in agreement, showing a total population greater than 30 million in 2050. An increasing population will impose severe pressure on the natural resource base as well as on public and social services, presenting a growing challenge for the government.