Benin produced 12.7 thousand tonnes of Pigeon peas, dry in 2024, a -14.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 8,197 hg/ha, 11% below the Africa average of 9,162 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.9 | 8,506 | 17.6 |
| 2011 | 12.7 | 8,924 | 14.2 |
| 2012 | 6.3 | 7,115 | 8.8 |
| 2013 | 14.2 | 11,344 | 12.5 |
| 2014 | 12.6 | 9,486 | 13.2 |
| 2015 | 10.4 | 8,249 | 12.6 |
| 2016 | 14 | 9,528 | 14.7 |
| 2017 | 13.5 | 9,118 | 14.8 |
| 2018 | 14.1 | 10,005 | 14.1 |
| 2019 | 13.9 | 9,543 | 14.5 |
| 2020 | 12.6 | 9,229 | 13.6 |
| 2021 | 11.5 | 8,742 | 13.1 |
| 2022 | 13.1 | 9,247 | 14.2 |
| 2023 | 11.5 | 6,659 | 17.3 |
| 2024 | 12.7 | 8,197 | 15.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.