Maize production in Benin
Benin: Maize production was 1.15 million metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1.15 million metric tons
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
17th
of 49 countries
All-time high
1.21 million metric tons
in 2009
All-time low
174,800 metric tons
in 1971
Years of data
51
1961–2011
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.
Maize production in Benin, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 219,593 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 222,470 metric tons | +1.3% |
| 1963 | 204,922 metric tons | -7.9% |
| 1964 | 228,378 metric tons | +11.4% |
| 1965 | 218,783 metric tons | -4.2% |
| 1966 | 203,864 metric tons | -6.8% |
| 1967 | 245,411 metric tons | +20.4% |
| 1968 | 221,666 metric tons | -9.7% |
| 1969 | 199,800 metric tons | -9.9% |
| 1970 | 230,700 metric tons | +15.5% |
| 1971 | 174,800 metric tons | -24.2% |
| 1972 | 207,100 metric tons | +18.5% |
| 1973 | 238,200 metric tons | +15.0% |
| 1974 | 228,300 metric tons | -4.2% |
| 1975 | 226,500 metric tons | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 181,800 metric tons | -19.7% |
| 1977 | 224,800 metric tons | +23.7% |
| 1978 | 343,098 metric tons | +52.6% |
| 1979 | 307,262 metric tons | -10.4% |
| 1980 | 271,300 metric tons | -11.7% |
| 1981 | 287,491 metric tons | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 272,913 metric tons | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 281,895 metric tons | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 379,199 metric tons | +34.5% |
| 1985 | 434,675 metric tons | +14.6% |
| 1986 | 378,347 metric tons | -13.0% |
| 1987 | 277,237 metric tons | -26.7% |
| 1988 | 423,490 metric tons | +52.8% |
| 1989 | 424,042 metric tons | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 409,994 metric tons | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 431,004 metric tons | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 459,546 metric tons | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 483,400 metric tons | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 491,546 metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 576,425 metric tons | +17.3% |
| 1996 | 555,755 metric tons | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 701,046 metric tons | +26.1% |
| 1998 | 662,227 metric tons | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 782,974 metric tons | +18.2% |
| 2000 | 750,442 metric tons | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 685,902 metric tons | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 622,136 metric tons | -9.3% |
| 2003 | 788,320 metric tons | +26.7% |
| 2004 | 842,626 metric tons | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 864,698 metric tons | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 671,949 metric tons | -22.3% |
| 2007 | 798,356 metric tons | +18.8% |
| 2008 | 978,063 metric tons | +22.5% |
| 2009 | 1.21 million metric tons | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 1.13 million metric tons | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 1.15 million metric tons | +1.5% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 1.15 million metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 621,790 metric tons, 1.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Benin's 1.15 million metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 3.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Benin
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 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.