Cereals, primary — Production in Benin
Benin: Cereals, primary — Production was 2.91 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cereals, primary — Production in Benin, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cereals, primary — production in Benin is 2.91 million t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 69.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — production in Benin peaked at 2.91 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 238,061 t, in 1971.
That places Benin 105th out of 234 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cereals, primary — Production in Benin, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 290,434 t | — |
| 1962 | 286,798 t | -1.3% |
| 1963 | 278,549 t | -2.9% |
| 1964 | 294,532 t | +5.7% |
| 1965 | 286,772 t | -2.6% |
| 1966 | 262,408 t | -8.5% |
| 1967 | 313,677 t | +19.5% |
| 1968 | 291,772 t | -7.0% |
| 1969 | 274,553 t | -5.9% |
| 1970 | 284,987 t | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 238,061 t | -16.5% |
| 1972 | 271,788 t | +14.2% |
| 1973 | 344,166 t | +26.6% |
| 1974 | 335,444 t | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 298,579 t | -11.0% |
| 1976 | 277,970 t | -6.9% |
| 1977 | 326,072 t | +17.3% |
| 1978 | 417,890 t | +28.2% |
| 1979 | 389,148 t | -6.9% |
| 1980 | 345,952 t | -11.1% |
| 1981 | 361,635 t | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 352,337 t | -2.6% |
| 1983 | 351,157 t | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 483,030 t | +37.6% |
| 1985 | 535,415 t | +10.8% |
| 1986 | 496,618 t | -7.2% |
| 1987 | 400,650 t | -19.3% |
| 1988 | 556,977 t | +39.0% |
| 1989 | 565,013 t | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 545,898 t | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 584,864 t | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 609,496 t | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 625,249 t | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 645,357 t | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 734,332 t | +13.8% |
| 1996 | 714,355 t | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 876,553 t | +22.7% |
| 1998 | 867,173 t | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 974,484 t | +12.4% |
| 2000 | 993,383 t | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 942,790 t | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 1.09 million t | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 1.04 million t | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 1.11 million t | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 1.15 million t | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 1.10 million t | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 1.16 million t | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 1.27 million t | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 1.51 million t | +19.0% |
| 2010 | 1.33 million t | -11.6% |
| 2011 | 1.54 million t | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 1.58 million t | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 1.79 million t | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 1.71 million t | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 1.64 million t | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 1.81 million t | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 1.90 million t | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 2.32 million t | +22.3% |
| 2019 | 2.18 million t | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 2.20 million t | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 2.31 million t | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 2.30 million t | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 2.74 million t | +19.2% |
| 2024 | 2.91 million t | +6.1% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 2.91 million t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.66 million t, 1.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Benin's 2.91 million t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.52 million t, 1.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 286,611 t | 262,408 t | 313,677 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 318,410 t | 238,061 t | 417,890 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 444,878 t | 345,952 t | 565,013 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 717,776 t | 545,898 t | 974,484 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.14 million t | 942,790 t | 1.51 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.78 million t | 1.33 million t | 2.32 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.49 million t | 2.20 million t | 2.91 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More agriculture & rural data for Benin
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2998 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.337 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — production in Benin?
- Cereals, primary — production in Benin was 2.91 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — production recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 2.91 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — production recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 238,061 t in 1971.
- How does Benin rank for cereals, primary — production?
- Benin ranks 105th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — production rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cereals, primary — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.