Benin produced 2,094.8 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a 106.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 11,905 hg/ha, 39% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,012.6 | 11,028 | 918.2 |
| 2011 | 1,166 | 14,216 | 820.2 |
| 2012 | 1,185 | 12,622 | 938.8 |
| 2013 | 1,316.6 | 13,084 | 1,006.3 |
| 2014 | 1,354.3 | 13,991 | 968 |
| 2015 | 1,286.1 | 12,813 | 1,003.7 |
| 2016 | 1,376.7 | 13,762 | 1,000.4 |
| 2017 | 1,454.3 | 13,215 | 1,100.5 |
| 2018 | 1,509.8 | 13,040 | 1,157.8 |
| 2019 | 1,580.8 | 10,752 | 1,470.2 |
| 2020 | 1,611.6 | 12,718 | 1,267.2 |
| 2021 | 1,628.1 | 12,064 | 1,349.5 |
| 2022 | 1,619.6 | 11,643 | 1,391.1 |
| 2023 | 2,059.3 | 9,919 | 2,076 |
| 2024 | 2,094.8 | 11,905 | 1,759.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.