Benin produced 30.4 thousand tonnes of Millet in 2024, a 13.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,320 hg/ha, 14% below the Africa average of 8,506 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.9 | 8,469 | 31.8 |
| 2011 | 24.7 | 8,697 | 28.4 |
| 2012 | 29.6 | 8,583 | 34.5 |
| 2013 | 23.5 | 8,583 | 27.4 |
| 2014 | 23.7 | 8,537 | 27.7 |
| 2015 | 21.6 | 8,114 | 26.7 |
| 2016 | 25.2 | 8,568 | 29.4 |
| 2017 | 24.7 | 8,613 | 28.7 |
| 2018 | 26.1 | 9,060 | 28.9 |
| 2019 | 26.2 | 9,010 | 29.1 |
| 2020 | 27.3 | 11,464 | 23.8 |
| 2021 | 23.5 | 10,101 | 23.2 |
| 2022 | 24 | 9,352 | 25.7 |
| 2023 | 34.2 | 7,171 | 47.7 |
| 2024 | 30.4 | 7,320 | 41.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.