Deforestation agriculture plantations in Benin
Benin: Deforestation agriculture plantations was 1,858 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,858
Change on year
up 51.8%
World rank
57th
of 176 countries
All-time high
5,112
in 2009
All-time low
260.71
in 2010
Years of data
23
2001–2023
Deforestation agriculture plantations in Benin, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deforestation agriculture plantations in Benin is 1,858, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 51.8% on the previous year and up 69.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deforestation agriculture plantations in Benin peaked at 5,112 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 260.71, in 2010.
That places Benin 57th out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,914 | 285.63 | 5,112 | 9 |
| 2010s | 937.15 | 260.71 | 2,527 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,172 | 762.96 | 1,858 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More agriculture & rural data for Benin
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.63 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 22.9% (2025)
- Rural population 6.91 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 46.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 52.9% (2024)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 22.92 (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 22.92 (2025)
- Land under cereal production 2.14 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deforestation agriculture plantations in Benin?
- Deforestation agriculture plantations in Benin was 1,858 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deforestation agriculture plantations recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 5,112 in 2009.
- What is the lowest deforestation agriculture plantations recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 260.71 in 2010.
- How does Benin rank for deforestation agriculture plantations?
- Benin ranks 57th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deforestation agriculture plantations rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deforestation agriculture plantations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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