Benin produced 0.6 thousand tonnes of Fonio in 2024, a -25.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,201 hg/ha, 10% below the Africa average of 8,041 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.8 | 5,559 | 1.5 |
| 2011 | 0.7 | 6,153 | 1.2 |
| 2012 | 1.1 | 5,856 | 1.8 |
| 2013 | 1.1 | 5,856 | 1.9 |
| 2014 | 1.6 | 8,466 | 1.9 |
| 2015 | 1.5 | 7,516 | 2.1 |
| 2016 | 1.3 | 6,071 | 2.2 |
| 2017 | 1.4 | 6,116 | 2.3 |
| 2018 | 6.4 | 6,474 | 9.8 |
| 2019 | 4.7 | 7,992 | 5.9 |
| 2020 | 4.4 | 5,898 | 7.4 |
| 2021 | 4.5 | 6,064 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 4.5 | 5,315 | 8.5 |
| 2023 | 0.9 | 7,121 | 1.3 |
| 2024 | 0.6 | 7,201 | 0.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.