Benin produced 60.2 thousand tonnes of Onions in 2024, a 616.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 120,000 hg/ha, 35% below the Africa average of 183,655 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.4 | 144,527 | 0.6 |
| 2011 | 10.8 | 145,027 | 0.7 |
| 2012 | 81.8 | 144,747 | 5.6 |
| 2013 | 36.4 | 144,746 | 2.5 |
| 2014 | 42.8 | 161,548 | 2.7 |
| 2015 | 71.1 | 171,200 | 4.2 |
| 2016 | 81.2 | 182,284 | 4.5 |
| 2017 | 69.7 | 186,584 | 3.7 |
| 2018 | 23.5 | 81,617 | 2.9 |
| 2019 | 66.9 | 168,980 | 4 |
| 2020 | 77.4 | 128,069 | 6 |
| 2021 | 88.9 | 136,806 | 6.5 |
| 2022 | 92.7 | 126,862 | 7.3 |
| 2023 | 94.9 | 113,160 | 8.4 |
| 2024 | 60.2 | 120,000 | 5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.