Benin produced 3.2 thousand tonnes of Bambara beans, dry in 2024, a 77.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,125 hg/ha, 2% below the Africa average of 7,306 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.8 | 7,804 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 1.4 | 7,947 | 1.8 |
| 2012 | 2.8 | 6,896 | 4.1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 6,171 | 3.2 |
| 2014 | 1.8 | 6,089 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2.7 | 5,991 | 4.4 |
| 2016 | 2.2 | 6,739 | 3.3 |
| 2017 | 2.3 | 6,006 | 3.9 |
| 2018 | 2.4 | 6,158 | 3.8 |
| 2019 | 2.3 | 6,277 | 3.7 |
| 2020 | 3.8 | 5,689 | 6.6 |
| 2021 | 4 | 5,986 | 6.6 |
| 2022 | 5 | 6,682 | 7.5 |
| 2023 | 3.3 | 8,389 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3.2 | 7,125 | 4.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.