Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Yield in Benin
Benin: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Yield was 21 No/An in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Yield in Benin, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in No/An.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hen eggs in shell, fresh — yield in Benin is 21 No/An, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — yield in Benin peaked at 100 No/An in 1977 and was at its lowest, 7 No/An, in 1991.
That places Benin 249th out of 249 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Yield in Benin, year by year
| Year | No/An | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 52 No/An | — |
| 1962 | 52 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 52 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 52 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 51 No/An | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 51 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 51 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 50 No/An | -2.0% |
| 1969 | 60 No/An | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 60 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 70 No/An | +16.7% |
| 1972 | 70 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 80 No/An | +14.3% |
| 1974 | 79 No/An | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 83 No/An | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 97 No/An | +16.9% |
| 1977 | 100 No/An | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 100 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 7 No/An | -93.0% |
| 1992 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 7 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 12 No/An | +71.4% |
| 2011 | 13 No/An | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 15 No/An | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 15 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 15 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 15 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 18 No/An | +20.0% |
| 2017 | 18 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 18 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 18 No/An | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 24 No/An | +33.3% |
| 2021 | 20 No/An | -16.7% |
| 2022 | 23 No/An | +15.0% |
| 2023 | 20 No/An | -13.0% |
| 2024 | 21 No/An | +5.0% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 21 No/An is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 112.5 No/An, 19% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Benin's 21 No/An is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 100 No/An, 21% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 52.33 No/An | 50 No/An | 60 No/An | 9 |
| 1970s | 83.9 No/An | 60 No/An | 100 No/An | 10 |
| 1980s | 100 No/An | 100 No/An | 100 No/An | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.3 No/An | 7 No/An | 100 No/An | 10 |
| 2000s | 7 No/An | 7 No/An | 7 No/An | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.7 No/An | 12 No/An | 18 No/An | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.6 No/An | 20 No/An | 24 No/An | 5 |
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 hen eggs in shell, fresh — yield in Benin?
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — yield in Benin was 21 No/An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest hen eggs in shell, fresh — yield recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 100 No/An in 1977.
- What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — yield recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 No/An in 1991.
- How does Benin rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — yield?
- Benin ranks 249th out of 249 countries with data for 2024.
- Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — yield rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.0%. 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 Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Yield. 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.