Benin produced 184.5 thousand tonnes of Cowpeas in 2024, a 71.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 8,366 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,044 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 107.4 | 8,383 | 128.1 |
| 2011 | 85.5 | 8,642 | 98.9 |
| 2012 | 94.7 | 8,512 | 111.2 |
| 2013 | 102.8 | 8,512 | 120.8 |
| 2014 | 95.8 | 8,218 | 116.6 |
| 2015 | 99.1 | 8,217 | 120.6 |
| 2016 | 101.8 | 8,381 | 121.5 |
| 2017 | 106.5 | 8,150 | 130.7 |
| 2018 | 140.5 | 8,751 | 160.5 |
| 2019 | 132.5 | 9,247 | 143.3 |
| 2020 | 134.9 | 9,370 | 144 |
| 2021 | 136.6 | 9,470 | 144.2 |
| 2022 | 142 | 9,607 | 147.8 |
| 2023 | 122.7 | 7,142 | 171.9 |
| 2024 | 184.5 | 8,366 | 220.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.