Rice production in Benin
Benin: Rice production was 170,000 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
170,000 metric tons
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
18th
of 42 countries
All-time high
170,000 metric tons
in 2011
All-time low
738 metric tons
in 1962
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Rice production in Benin, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice production in Benin is 170,000 metric tons, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 209.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Benin peaked at 170,000 metric tons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 738 metric tons, in 1962.
That places Benin 18th out of 42 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.
Rice production in Benin, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 756 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 738 metric tons | -2.4% |
| 1963 | 872 metric tons | +18.2% |
| 1964 | 1,007 metric tons | +15.5% |
| 1965 | 1,479 metric tons | +46.9% |
| 1966 | 1,526 metric tons | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 1,253 metric tons | -17.9% |
| 1968 | 1,779 metric tons | +42.0% |
| 1969 | 2,605 metric tons | +46.4% |
| 1970 | 4,840 metric tons | +85.8% |
| 1971 | 5,400 metric tons | +11.6% |
| 1972 | 6,615 metric tons | +22.5% |
| 1973 | 8,000 metric tons | +20.9% |
| 1974 | 9,910 metric tons | +23.9% |
| 1975 | 13,504 metric tons | +36.3% |
| 1976 | 18,400 metric tons | +36.3% |
| 1977 | 18,400 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 7,500 metric tons | -59.2% |
| 1979 | 10,300 metric tons | +37.3% |
| 1980 | 10,186 metric tons | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 8,530 metric tons | -16.3% |
| 1982 | 8,792 metric tons | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 5,300 metric tons | -39.7% |
| 1984 | 7,500 metric tons | +41.5% |
| 1985 | 6,748 metric tons | -10.0% |
| 1986 | 8,538 metric tons | +26.5% |
| 1987 | 8,141 metric tons | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 9,708 metric tons | +19.2% |
| 1989 | 8,976 metric tons | -7.5% |
| 1990 | 10,940 metric tons | +21.9% |
| 1991 | 10,282 metric tons | -6.0% |
| 1992 | 10,390 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 9,955 metric tons | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 13,686 metric tons | +37.5% |
| 1995 | 17,219 metric tons | +25.8% |
| 1996 | 22,259 metric tons | +29.3% |
| 1997 | 26,891 metric tons | +20.8% |
| 1998 | 35,562 metric tons | +32.2% |
| 1999 | 34,040 metric tons | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 49,245 metric tons | +44.7% |
| 2001 | 54,901 metric tons | +11.5% |
| 2002 | 66,161 metric tons | +20.5% |
| 2003 | 54,183 metric tons | -18.1% |
| 2004 | 64,699 metric tons | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 78,329 metric tons | +21.1% |
| 2006 | 70,972 metric tons | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 68,209 metric tons | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 109,371 metric tons | +60.3% |
| 2009 | 150,604 metric tons | +37.7% |
| 2010 | 167,000 metric tons | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 170,000 metric tons | +1.8% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 170,000 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 1.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Benin's 170,000 metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 155,000 metric tons, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,335 metric tons | 738 metric tons | 2,605 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,287 metric tons | 4,840 metric tons | 18,400 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,242 metric tons | 5,300 metric tons | 10,186 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 19,122 metric tons | 9,955 metric tons | 35,562 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 76,667 metric tons | 49,245 metric tons | 150,604 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 168,500 metric tons | 167,000 metric tons | 170,000 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 15 Guinea-Bissau 194,651 metric tons compare
- 16 Mozambique 192,934 metric tons compare
- 17 Chad 189,526 metric tons compare
- 19 Mauritania 161,076 metric tons compare
- 20 Cameroon 155,000 metric tons compare
- 21 Malawi 117,733 metric tons compare
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 rice production in Benin?
- Rice production in Benin was 170,000 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 170,000 metric tons in 2011.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 738 metric tons in 1962.
- How does Benin rank for rice production?
- Benin ranks 18th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 209.6%. 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 Rice production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on rice 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.