Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Benin
Benin: Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value was 853,622 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Benin, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize (corn) — gross production value in Benin is 853,622 1000 USD, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 39.4% on the previous year and up 87.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — gross production value in Benin peaked at 853,622 1000 USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 46,038 1000 USD, in 1994.
That places Benin 30th out of 133 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value in Benin, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 88,613 1000 USD | — |
| 1992 | 107,642 1000 USD | +21.5% |
| 1993 | 90,479 1000 USD | -15.9% |
| 1994 | 46,038 1000 USD | -49.1% |
| 1995 | 103,934 1000 USD | +125.8% |
| 1996 | 144,492 1000 USD | +39.0% |
| 1997 | 160,571 1000 USD | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 157,404 1000 USD | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 185,375 1000 USD | +17.8% |
| 2000 | 158,574 1000 USD | -14.5% |
| 2001 | 144,499 1000 USD | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 180,632 1000 USD | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 218,346 1000 USD | +20.9% |
| 2004 | 261,149 1000 USD | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 273,032 1000 USD | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 279,740 1000 USD | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 333,698 1000 USD | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 380,371 1000 USD | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 456,876 1000 USD | +20.1% |
| 2010 | 253,527 1000 USD | -44.5% |
| 2011 | 365,700 1000 USD | +44.2% |
| 2012 | 315,888 1000 USD | -13.6% |
| 2013 | 373,618 1000 USD | +18.3% |
| 2014 | 455,328 1000 USD | +21.9% |
| 2015 | 321,700 1000 USD | -29.3% |
| 2016 | 370,728 1000 USD | +15.2% |
| 2017 | 403,991 1000 USD | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 369,907 1000 USD | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 378,240 1000 USD | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 466,459 1000 USD | +23.3% |
| 2021 | 624,499 1000 USD | +33.9% |
| 2022 | 522,581 1000 USD | -16.3% |
| 2023 | 612,441 1000 USD | +17.2% |
| 2024 | 853,622 1000 USD | +39.4% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 853,622 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 336,525 1000 USD, 2.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Benin's 853,622 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 281,312 1000 USD, 3.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 120,505 1000 USD | 46,038 1000 USD | 185,375 1000 USD | 9 |
| 2000s | 268,692 1000 USD | 144,499 1000 USD | 456,876 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 360,863 1000 USD | 253,527 1000 USD | 455,328 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 615,920 1000 USD | 466,459 1000 USD | 853,622 1000 USD | 5 |
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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)
- 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 maize (corn) — gross production value in Benin?
- Maize (corn) — gross production value in Benin was 853,622 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — gross production value recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 853,622 1000 USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — gross production value recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,038 1000 USD in 1994.
- How does Benin rank for maize (corn) — gross production value?
- Benin ranks 30th out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — gross production value rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.5%. 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 of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Gross Production Value (current thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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