Benin produced 10 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 0.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 8,333 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 | 7,143 | 14 |
| 2011 | 10 | 7,143 | 14 |
| 2012 | 10.2 | 7,580 | 13.5 |
| 2013 | 10 | 6,250 | 16 |
| 2014 | 10 | 9,091 | 11 |
| 2015 | 10 | 8,333 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 | 9,091 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 | 9,091 | 11 |
| 2018 | 10 | 8,333 | 12 |
| 2019 | 10 | 8,333 | 12 |
| 2020 | 10 | 8,333 | 12 |
| 2021 | 10 | 8,333 | 12 |
| 2022 | 10 | 8,333 | 12 |
| 2023 | 10 | 8,333 | 12 |
| 2024 | 10 | 8,333 | 12 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.