Benin produced 112.4 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a 45.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 91,262 hg/ha, 15% below the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.3 | 41,975 | 18.4 |
| 2011 | 49 | 60,460 | 8.1 |
| 2012 | 52.2 | 51,224 | 10.2 |
| 2013 | 65.8 | 51,224 | 12.8 |
| 2014 | 65.5 | 59,874 | 10.9 |
| 2015 | 55.4 | 55,316 | 10 |
| 2016 | 58.1 | 58,805 | 9.9 |
| 2017 | 116.1 | 121,252 | 9.6 |
| 2018 | 64.7 | 68,697 | 9.4 |
| 2019 | 59.4 | 62,735 | 9.5 |
| 2020 | 56.9 | 56,187 | 10.1 |
| 2021 | 53.9 | 54,183 | 9.9 |
| 2022 | 56.6 | 53,404 | 10.6 |
| 2023 | 77.5 | 77,354 | 10 |
| 2024 | 112.4 | 91,262 | 12.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.