Benin produced 279.3 thousand tonnes of Sorghum in 2024, a 66.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 13,152 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 10,746 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 168.1 | 14,994 | 112.1 |
| 2011 | 133.2 | 11,907 | 111.9 |
| 2012 | 143.8 | 13,451 | 106.9 |
| 2013 | 88.1 | 13,451 | 65.5 |
| 2014 | 100.2 | 9,875 | 101.5 |
| 2015 | 129.7 | 9,857 | 131.6 |
| 2016 | 129.7 | 9,830 | 131.9 |
| 2017 | 138.4 | 9,907 | 139.7 |
| 2018 | 319.2 | 10,897 | 292.9 |
| 2019 | 160 | 10,591 | 151.1 |
| 2020 | 148.2 | 11,005 | 134.7 |
| 2021 | 133.1 | 10,074 | 132.1 |
| 2022 | 124.2 | 9,760 | 127.3 |
| 2023 | 150.5 | 8,718 | 172.6 |
| 2024 | 279.3 | 13,152 | 212.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.