Benin produced 119 thousand tonnes of Chillies & Peppers in 2024, a 166.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 34,000 hg/ha, 70% below the Africa average of 114,114 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.6 | 18,947 | 23.6 |
| 2011 | 38.5 | 19,543 | 19.7 |
| 2012 | 46.9 | 19,245 | 24.4 |
| 2013 | 54.4 | 19,245 | 28.3 |
| 2014 | 76 | 27,058 | 28.1 |
| 2015 | 75.7 | 29,281 | 25.9 |
| 2016 | 88.3 | 31,833 | 27.7 |
| 2017 | 69.4 | 30,840 | 22.5 |
| 2018 | 49.1 | 23,335 | 21.1 |
| 2019 | 86.8 | 31,031 | 28 |
| 2020 | 108.9 | 35,899 | 30.3 |
| 2021 | 137 | 41,753 | 32.8 |
| 2022 | 133.4 | 35,608 | 37.5 |
| 2023 | 134.1 | 33,792 | 39.7 |
| 2024 | 119 | 34,000 | 35 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.