Benin produced 1.4 thousand tonnes of Dates in 2024, a 16.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 24,662 hg/ha, 53% below the Africa average of 52,936 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.2 | 26,268 | 0.5 |
| 2011 | 1.3 | 25,459 | 0.5 |
| 2012 | 1.3 | 21,667 | 0.6 |
| 2013 | 1.3 | 23,631 | 0.6 |
| 2014 | 1.3 | 23,818 | 0.6 |
| 2015 | 1.4 | 23,149 | 0.6 |
| 2016 | 1.4 | 24,421 | 0.6 |
| 2017 | 1.4 | 24,433 | 0.6 |
| 2018 | 1.4 | 24,207 | 0.6 |
| 2019 | 1.5 | 25,202 | 0.6 |
| 2020 | 1.4 | 24,458 | 0.6 |
| 2021 | 1.4 | 24,618 | 0.6 |
| 2022 | 1.4 | 24,758 | 0.6 |
| 2023 | 1.4 | 24,611 | 0.6 |
| 2024 | 1.4 | 24,662 | 0.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.