Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Production in Benin
Benin: Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Production was 221,119 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Production in Benin, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, groundnuts, excluding shelled — production in Benin stood at 221,119 t.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.6% on the previous year and up 52.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, groundnuts, excluding shelled — production in Benin peaked at 225,744 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 24,872 t, in 1964.
Benin ranks 34th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Production in Benin, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 26,343 t | — |
| 1962 | 27,525 t | +4.5% |
| 1963 | 28,632 t | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 24,872 t | -13.1% |
| 1965 | 33,000 t | +32.7% |
| 1966 | 32,300 t | -2.1% |
| 1967 | 47,500 t | +47.1% |
| 1968 | 49,000 t | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 50,100 t | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 47,247 t | -5.7% |
| 1971 | 42,237 t | -10.6% |
| 1972 | 41,772 t | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 60,034 t | +43.7% |
| 1974 | 41,680 t | -30.6% |
| 1975 | 34,650 t | -16.9% |
| 1976 | 61,108 t | +76.4% |
| 1977 | 64,246 t | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 63,727 t | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 66,102 t | +3.7% |
| 1980 | 62,839 t | -4.9% |
| 1981 | 51,800 t | -17.6% |
| 1982 | 35,438 t | -31.6% |
| 1983 | 33,595 t | -5.2% |
| 1984 | 57,505 t | +71.2% |
| 1985 | 66,082 t | +14.9% |
| 1986 | 60,329 t | -8.7% |
| 1987 | 52,595 t | -12.8% |
| 1988 | 71,609 t | +36.2% |
| 1989 | 69,229 t | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 63,931 t | -7.7% |
| 1991 | 74,141 t | +16.0% |
| 1992 | 73,694 t | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 73,822 t | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 77,626 t | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 103,343 t | +33.1% |
| 1996 | 84,787 t | -18.0% |
| 1997 | 102,341 t | +20.7% |
| 1998 | 99,160 t | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 101,943 t | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 121,159 t | +18.8% |
| 2001 | 125,377 t | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 130,008 t | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 143,516 t | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 154,551 t | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 140,329 t | -9.2% |
| 2006 | 112,520 t | -19.8% |
| 2007 | 114,459 t | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 136,796 t | +19.5% |
| 2009 | 129,814 t | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 154,403 t | +18.9% |
| 2011 | 131,790 t | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 129,109 t | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 149,762 t | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 144,731 t | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 134,323 t | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 137,214 t | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 143,005 t | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 225,744 t | +57.9% |
| 2019 | 170,452 t | -24.5% |
| 2020 | 172,641 t | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 177,876 t | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 163,837 t | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 178,954 t | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 221,119 t | +23.6% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 221,119 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 28,568 t, 7.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Benin's 221,119 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 94,522 t, 2.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 35,475 t | 24,872 t | 50,100 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 52,280 t | 34,650 t | 66,102 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 56,102 t | 33,595 t | 71,609 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 85,479 t | 63,931 t | 103,343 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 130,853 t | 112,520 t | 154,551 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 152,053 t | 129,109 t | 225,744 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 182,885 t | 163,837 t | 221,119 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 32 Mozambique 242,449 t compare
- 32 Mozambique 242,449 t compare
- 35 Nicaragua 206,868 t compare
- 36 South Sudan 198,420 t compare
- 36 South Sudan 198,420 t compare
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 groundnuts, excluding shelled — production in Benin?
- Groundnuts, excluding shelled — production in Benin was 221,119 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest groundnuts, excluding shelled — production recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 225,744 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest groundnuts, excluding shelled — production recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,872 t in 1964.
- How does Benin rank for groundnuts, excluding shelled — production?
- Benin ranks 34th out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is groundnuts, excluding shelled — production rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.8%. 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 Groundnuts, excluding shelled — 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.