Food production index in Benin
Benin: Food production index was 120.32 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
120.32 gross, 1999-2001 = 100
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
24th
of 53 countries
All-time high
122.67 gross, 1999-2001 = 100
in 2010
All-time low
21.81 gross, 1999-2001 = 100
in 1962
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Food production index in Benin, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in gross, 1999-2001 = 100.
Analysis
In 2011, food production index in Benin stood at 120.32 gross, 1999-2001 = 100.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food production index in Benin peaked at 122.67 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 21.81 gross, 1999-2001 = 100, in 1962.
That places Benin 24th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food production index in Benin, year by year
| Year | gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 23.47 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | — |
| 1962 | 21.81 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -7.1% |
| 1963 | 22.09 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 23.14 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +4.8% |
| 1965 | 23.64 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +2.2% |
| 1966 | 23.01 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 25.42 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +10.5% |
| 1968 | 26.89 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 26.16 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 26.64 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 26.84 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 26.6 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -0.9% |
| 1973 | 27.23 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 1974 | 25.79 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -5.3% |
| 1975 | 26.4 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 30.33 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +14.9% |
| 1977 | 29.95 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -1.3% |
| 1978 | 32.69 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 34.35 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 33.02 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -3.9% |
| 1981 | 32.33 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 32.71 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 32.87 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +0.5% |
| 1984 | 40.38 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +22.8% |
| 1985 | 40.72 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 42.74 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 38.46 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -10.0% |
| 1988 | 45.04 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +17.1% |
| 1989 | 46.92 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 48.64 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 52.32 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +7.6% |
| 1992 | 52.91 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 55.7 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 58.58 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 62.55 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +6.8% |
| 1996 | 67.79 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +8.4% |
| 1997 | 73.17 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 75.38 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 81.11 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +7.6% |
| 2000 | 84.66 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 86.44 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 92.23 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 97.92 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 103 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 101.65 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 95.34 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 98.68 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 118.8 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +20.4% |
| 2009 | 121.03 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 122.67 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 120.32 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.96 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 21.81 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 26.89 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 9 |
| 1970s | 28.68 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 25.79 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 34.35 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.52 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 32.33 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 46.92 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.81 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 48.64 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 81.11 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 99.97 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 84.66 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 121.03 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 121.5 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 120.32 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 122.67 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 21 Liberia 123.14 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 compare
- 22 Kenya 123.1 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 compare
- 23 Central African Republic 121.67 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 compare
- 25 Mozambique 120.02 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 compare
- 26 South Africa 116.97 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 compare
- 27 Sao Tome and Principe 115.84 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 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 food production index in Benin?
- Food production index in Benin was 120.32 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest food production index recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 122.67 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 in 2010.
- What is the lowest food production index recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.81 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 in 1962.
- How does Benin rank for food production index?
- Benin ranks 24th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food production index rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.2%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Food production index (gross, 1999-2001 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.