Maize production in Benin
Benin: Maize production was 1.15 million metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Benin, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, maize production in Benin stood at 1.15 million metric tons.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 67.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Benin peaked at 1.21 million metric tons in 2009 and was at its lowest, 174,800 metric tons, in 1971.
That places Benin 17th out of 49 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 | 218,321 metric tons | 199,800 metric tons | 245,411 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 236,256 metric tons | 174,800 metric tons | 343,098 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 343,059 metric tons | 271,300 metric tons | 434,675 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 555,392 metric tons | 409,994 metric tons | 782,974 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 820,769 metric tons | 622,136 metric tons | 1.21 million metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.14 million metric tons | 1.13 million metric tons | 1.15 million metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Benin
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 5.63 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 22.9% (2025)
- Rural population 6.91 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Rural population 46.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 52.9% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 22.9% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 22.9% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 2.14 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize production in Benin?
- Maize production in Benin was 1.15 million metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 1.21 million metric tons in 2009.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 174,800 metric tons in 1971.
- How does Benin rank for maize production?
- Benin ranks 17th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.7%. 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 Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on maize 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.