Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Benin
Benin: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 1.76 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Benin, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — area harvested in Benin stood at 1.76 million ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.2% on the previous year and up 81.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Benin peaked at 2.08 million ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 261,700 ha, in 1976.
Benin ranks 27th of 222 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Benin, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 375,650 ha | — |
| 1962 | 450,000 ha | +19.8% |
| 1963 | 413,504 ha | -8.1% |
| 1964 | 419,260 ha | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 383,664 ha | -8.5% |
| 1966 | 369,508 ha | -3.7% |
| 1967 | 405,695 ha | +9.8% |
| 1968 | 373,998 ha | -7.8% |
| 1969 | 350,600 ha | -6.3% |
| 1970 | 378,900 ha | +8.1% |
| 1971 | 348,900 ha | -7.9% |
| 1972 | 378,200 ha | +8.4% |
| 1973 | 330,300 ha | -12.7% |
| 1974 | 301,644 ha | -8.7% |
| 1975 | 319,600 ha | +6.0% |
| 1976 | 261,700 ha | -18.1% |
| 1977 | 307,500 ha | +17.5% |
| 1978 | 441,053 ha | +43.4% |
| 1979 | 424,373 ha | -3.8% |
| 1980 | 364,807 ha | -14.0% |
| 1981 | 432,553 ha | +18.6% |
| 1982 | 420,874 ha | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 453,075 ha | +7.7% |
| 1984 | 469,478 ha | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 488,945 ha | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 442,875 ha | -9.4% |
| 1987 | 391,840 ha | -11.5% |
| 1988 | 486,103 ha | +24.1% |
| 1989 | 478,995 ha | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 457,903 ha | -4.4% |
| 1991 | 464,405 ha | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 470,297 ha | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 494,372 ha | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 480,586 ha | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 491,098 ha | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 513,753 ha | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 583,254 ha | +13.5% |
| 1998 | 594,277 ha | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 625,482 ha | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 653,630 ha | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 623,412 ha | -4.6% |
| 2002 | 684,882 ha | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 662,533 ha | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 714,154 ha | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 755,397 ha | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 704,610 ha | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 698,120 ha | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 867,154 ha | +24.2% |
| 2009 | 862,281 ha | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 918,237 ha | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 820,161 ha | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 938,846 ha | +14.5% |
| 2013 | 1.01 million ha | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 968,030 ha | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 1.00 million ha | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 1.00 million ha | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 1.10 million ha | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 1.16 million ha | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 1.47 million ha | +27.0% |
| 2020 | 1.27 million ha | -13.8% |
| 2021 | 1.35 million ha | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 1.39 million ha | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 2.08 million ha | +49.2% |
| 2024 | 1.76 million ha | -15.2% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 1.76 million ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 249,854 ha, 7.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Benin's 1.76 million ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 6.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 393,542 ha | 350,600 ha | 450,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 349,217 ha | 261,700 ha | 441,053 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 442,954 ha | 364,807 ha | 488,945 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 517,543 ha | 457,903 ha | 625,482 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 722,617 ha | 623,412 ha | 867,154 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.04 million ha | 820,161 ha | 1.47 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.57 million ha | 1.27 million ha | 2.08 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
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 maize (corn) — area harvested in Benin?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Benin was 1.76 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 2.08 million ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 261,700 ha in 1976.
- How does Benin rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Benin ranks 27th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.8%. 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 Maize (corn) — Area harvested. 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.