Land under rice production in Benin
Benin: Land under rice production was 42,000 hectares in 2011. β Volatile
Land under rice production in Benin, 1961β2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under rice production in Benin stood at 42,000 hectares. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Benin peaked at 42,000 hectares in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,558 hectares, in 1962.
That places Benin 23rd out of 42 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,214 hectares | 1,558 hectares | 2,784 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,552 hectares | 3,300 hectares | 10,200 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,089 hectares | 5,279 hectares | 8,367 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,087 hectares | 7,555 hectares | 17,561 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 28,445 hectares | 23,323 hectares | 40,277 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,950 hectares | 39,900 hectares | 42,000 hectares | 2 |
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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)
- Agriculture share gdp 22.92 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 22.92 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 52.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under rice production in Benin?
- Land under rice production in Benin was 42,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 42,000 hectares in 2011.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,558 hectares in 1962.
- How does Benin rank for land under rice production?
- Benin ranks 23rd out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.5%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under rice production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under rice production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.