Sorghum production in Benin
Benin: Sorghum production was 155,000 metric tons in 2011. ▲ Rising
Latest (2011)
155,000 metric tons
Change on year
down 7.8%
World rank
16th
of 41 countries
All-time high
195,468 metric tons
in 2002
All-time low
42,665 metric tons
in 1970
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Sorghum 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 sorghum production in Benin is 155,000 metric tons, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.8% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sorghum production in Benin peaked at 195,468 metric tons in 2002 and was at its lowest, 42,665 metric tons, in 1970.
That places Benin 16th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 51 years of available data.
Sorghum production in Benin, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 61,200 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 55,355 metric tons | -9.6% |
| 1963 | 63,000 metric tons | +13.8% |
| 1964 | 56,612 metric tons | -10.1% |
| 1965 | 58,984 metric tons | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 48,738 metric tons | -17.4% |
| 1967 | 57,774 metric tons | +18.5% |
| 1968 | 58,602 metric tons | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 63,458 metric tons | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 42,665 metric tons | -32.8% |
| 1971 | 48,382 metric tons | +13.4% |
| 1972 | 49,823 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 78,274 metric tons | +57.1% |
| 1974 | 79,234 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 51,575 metric tons | -34.9% |
| 1976 | 71,670 metric tons | +39.0% |
| 1977 | 75,672 metric tons | +5.6% |
| 1978 | 61,967 metric tons | -18.1% |
| 1979 | 63,161 metric tons | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 55,941 metric tons | -11.4% |
| 1981 | 56,986 metric tons | +1.9% |
| 1982 | 60,416 metric tons | +6.0% |
| 1983 | 56,717 metric tons | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 82,963 metric tons | +46.3% |
| 1985 | 82,346 metric tons | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 88,908 metric tons | +8.0% |
| 1987 | 90,715 metric tons | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 97,395 metric tons | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 106,385 metric tons | +9.2% |
| 1990 | 99,026 metric tons | -6.9% |
| 1991 | 115,055 metric tons | +16.2% |
| 1992 | 110,252 metric tons | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 105,648 metric tons | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 112,789 metric tons | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 117,200 metric tons | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 110,259 metric tons | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 120,173 metric tons | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 138,425 metric tons | +15.2% |
| 1999 | 126,440 metric tons | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 155,275 metric tons | +22.8% |
| 2001 | 165,342 metric tons | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 195,468 metric tons | +18.2% |
| 2003 | 163,276 metric tons | -16.5% |
| 2004 | 163,831 metric tons | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 169,235 metric tons | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 156,333 metric tons | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 170,695 metric tons | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 142,014 metric tons | -16.8% |
| 2009 | 123,960 metric tons | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 168,090 metric tons | +35.6% |
| 2011 | 155,000 metric tons | -7.8% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 155,000 metric tons is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93,796 metric tons, 1.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Benin's 155,000 metric tons is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 86,865 metric tons, 1.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 58,191 metric tons | 48,738 metric tons | 63,458 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 62,242 metric tons | 42,665 metric tons | 79,234 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 77,877 metric tons | 55,941 metric tons | 106,385 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 115,527 metric tons | 99,026 metric tons | 138,425 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 160,543 metric tons | 123,960 metric tons | 195,468 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 161,545 metric tons | 155,000 metric tons | 168,090 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 sorghum production in Benin?
- Sorghum production in Benin was 155,000 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest sorghum production recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 195,468 metric tons in 2002.
- What is the lowest sorghum production recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,665 metric tons in 1970.
- How does Benin rank for sorghum production?
- Benin ranks 16th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is sorghum production rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Sorghum production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on sorghum 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.