Beans, dry — Gross Production Value in Benin
Benin: Beans, dry — Gross Production Value was 19.10 million 1000 SLC in 1990. ▲ Rising
Beans, dry — Gross Production Value in Benin, 1961–1990
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
The most recent figure for beans, dry — gross production value in Benin is 19.10 million 1000 SLC, measured in 1990.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 68.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, beans, dry — gross production value in Benin peaked at 19.43 million 1000 SLC in 1989 and was at its lowest, 6.38 million 1000 SLC, in 1964.
That places Benin 20th out of 95 countries with data for 1990, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
Beans, dry — Gross Production Value in Benin, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14.42 million 1000 SLC | — |
| 1962 | 10.87 million 1000 SLC | -24.6% |
| 1963 | 8.84 million 1000 SLC | -18.7% |
| 1964 | 6.38 million 1000 SLC | -27.8% |
| 1965 | 7.49 million 1000 SLC | +17.4% |
| 1966 | 7.21 million 1000 SLC | -3.7% |
| 1967 | 10.56 million 1000 SLC | +46.4% |
| 1968 | 8.73 million 1000 SLC | -17.3% |
| 1969 | 9.98 million 1000 SLC | +14.3% |
| 1970 | 11.09 million 1000 SLC | +11.1% |
| 1971 | 12.32 million 1000 SLC | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 9.60 million 1000 SLC | -22.1% |
| 1973 | 7.97 million 1000 SLC | -17.0% |
| 1974 | 7.29 million 1000 SLC | -8.5% |
| 1975 | 7.84 million 1000 SLC | +7.6% |
| 1976 | 9.28 million 1000 SLC | +18.3% |
| 1977 | 11.96 million 1000 SLC | +28.8% |
| 1978 | 15.84 million 1000 SLC | +32.5% |
| 1979 | 14.79 million 1000 SLC | -6.6% |
| 1980 | 11.30 million 1000 SLC | -23.6% |
| 1981 | 11.17 million 1000 SLC | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 11.55 million 1000 SLC | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 11.38 million 1000 SLC | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 17.00 million 1000 SLC | +49.4% |
| 1985 | 13.52 million 1000 SLC | -20.5% |
| 1986 | 17.29 million 1000 SLC | +27.9% |
| 1987 | 16.95 million 1000 SLC | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 17.57 million 1000 SLC | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 19.43 million 1000 SLC | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 19.10 million 1000 SLC | -1.7% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 19.10 million 1000 SLC is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.51 million 1000 SLC, 4.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Benin's 19.10 million 1000 SLC is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 45.85 million 1000 SLC, 42% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.39 million 1000 SLC | 6.38 million 1000 SLC | 14.42 million 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.80 million 1000 SLC | 7.29 million 1000 SLC | 15.84 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.72 million 1000 SLC | 11.17 million 1000 SLC | 19.43 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.10 million 1000 SLC | 19.10 million 1000 SLC | 19.10 million 1000 SLC | 1 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 17 Kazakhstan 27.47 million 1000 SLC
- 18 Japan 26.73 million 1000 SLC compare
- 19 Republic of Korea 26.53 million 1000 SLC compare
- 21 Chile 13.79 million 1000 SLC compare
- 22 Mexico 10.19 million 1000 SLC compare
- 23 Costa Rica 9.29 million 1000 SLC compare
More agriculture & rural data for Benin
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2292 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 380.06 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6697 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4664 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 22.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 22.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 52.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is beans, dry — gross production value in Benin?
- Beans, dry — gross production value in Benin was 19.10 million 1000 SLC in 1990, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest beans, dry — gross production value recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 19.43 million 1000 SLC in 1989.
- What is the lowest beans, dry — gross production value recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.38 million 1000 SLC in 1964.
- How does Benin rank for beans, dry — gross production value?
- Benin ranks 20th out of 95 countries with data for 1990.
- Is beans, dry — gross production value rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Beans, dry — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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