Rice — Area harvested in Benin
Benin: Rice — Area harvested was 128,501 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Benin, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Benin recorded 128,501 ha for rice — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 72.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Benin peaked at 135,185 ha in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,558 ha, in 1962.
Benin ranks 65th of 177 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rice — Area harvested in Benin, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,125 ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,558 ha | -26.7% |
| 1963 | 2,099 ha | +34.7% |
| 1964 | 2,254 ha | +7.4% |
| 1965 | 2,784 ha | +23.5% |
| 1966 | 2,383 ha | -14.4% |
| 1967 | 1,781 ha | -25.3% |
| 1968 | 2,270 ha | +27.5% |
| 1969 | 2,676 ha | +17.9% |
| 1970 | 3,300 ha | +23.3% |
| 1971 | 3,800 ha | +15.2% |
| 1972 | 4,366 ha | +14.9% |
| 1973 | 4,500 ha | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 5,850 ha | +30.0% |
| 1975 | 7,300 ha | +24.8% |
| 1976 | 10,200 ha | +39.7% |
| 1977 | 8,900 ha | -12.7% |
| 1978 | 9,100 ha | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 8,200 ha | -9.9% |
| 1980 | 8,367 ha | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 8,196 ha | -2.0% |
| 1982 | 7,783 ha | -5.0% |
| 1983 | 7,390 ha | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 6,229 ha | -15.7% |
| 1985 | 5,279 ha | -15.3% |
| 1986 | 7,045 ha | +33.5% |
| 1987 | 6,956 ha | -1.3% |
| 1988 | 7,120 ha | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 6,527 ha | -8.3% |
| 1990 | 7,836 ha | +20.1% |
| 1991 | 7,660 ha | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 7,786 ha | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 7,555 ha | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 8,736 ha | +15.6% |
| 1995 | 10,339 ha | +18.3% |
| 1996 | 12,033 ha | +16.4% |
| 1997 | 14,283 ha | +18.7% |
| 1998 | 17,079 ha | +19.6% |
| 1999 | 17,561 ha | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 23,323 ha | +32.8% |
| 2001 | 26,504 ha | +13.6% |
| 2002 | 28,787 ha | +8.6% |
| 2003 | 23,440 ha | -18.6% |
| 2004 | 24,754 ha | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 28,904 ha | +16.8% |
| 2006 | 26,108 ha | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 27,395 ha | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 33,294 ha | +21.5% |
| 2009 | 40,274 ha | +21.0% |
| 2010 | 47,058 ha | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 55,797 ha | +18.6% |
| 2012 | 65,730 ha | +17.8% |
| 2013 | 110,009 ha | +67.4% |
| 2014 | 74,586 ha | -32.2% |
| 2015 | 65,305 ha | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 82,351 ha | +26.1% |
| 2017 | 78,969 ha | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 135,185 ha | +71.2% |
| 2019 | 102,415 ha | -24.2% |
| 2020 | 104,586 ha | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 126,748 ha | +21.2% |
| 2022 | 134,840 ha | +6.4% |
| 2023 | 132,046 ha | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 128,501 ha | -2.7% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 128,501 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 85,670 ha, 1.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Benin's 128,501 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 91,468 ha, 1.4× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,214 ha | 1,558 ha | 2,784 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,552 ha | 3,300 ha | 10,200 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,089 ha | 5,279 ha | 8,367 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,087 ha | 7,555 ha | 17,561 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 28,278 ha | 23,323 ha | 40,274 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 81,740 ha | 47,058 ha | 135,185 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 125,344 ha | 104,586 ha | 134,840 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 rice — area harvested in Benin?
- Rice — area harvested in Benin was 128,501 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 135,185 ha in 2018.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,558 ha in 1962.
- How does Benin rank for rice — area harvested?
- Benin ranks 65th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.3%. 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 Rice — 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.