Benin produced 500.6 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 300.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 38,957 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 125 | 26,558 | 47.1 |
| 2011 | 219.6 | 39,362 | 55.8 |
| 2012 | 216.6 | 32,960 | 65.7 |
| 2013 | 362.6 | 32,960 | 110 |
| 2014 | 234.1 | 31,393 | 74.6 |
| 2015 | 204.3 | 31,285 | 65.3 |
| 2016 | 281.4 | 34,174 | 82.4 |
| 2017 | 278.7 | 35,295 | 79 |
| 2018 | 459.3 | 33,977 | 135.2 |
| 2019 | 406.1 | 39,651 | 102.4 |
| 2020 | 411.6 | 39,353 | 104.6 |
| 2021 | 519.7 | 41,000 | 126.7 |
| 2022 | 525 | 38,936 | 134.8 |
| 2023 | 492.6 | 37,307 | 132 |
| 2024 | 500.6 | 38,957 | 128.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.