Benin produced 4.9 thousand tonnes of Taro in 2024, a 226.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 125,000 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 85,802 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.5 | 30,863 | 0.5 |
| 2011 | 1.9 | 84,081 | 0.2 |
| 2012 | 2.7 | 57,537 | 0.5 |
| 2013 | 2.6 | 57,483 | 0.5 |
| 2014 | 1.6 | 30,126 | 0.5 |
| 2015 | 1.6 | 29,211 | 0.6 |
| 2016 | 1.6 | 30,481 | 0.5 |
| 2017 | 1.7 | 29,685 | 0.6 |
| 2018 | 1.1 | 25,454 | 0.4 |
| 2019 | 1.8 | 31,169 | 0.6 |
| 2020 | 1.8 | 30,190 | 0.6 |
| 2021 | 1.9 | 33,986 | 0.6 |
| 2022 | 2.4 | 32,913 | 0.7 |
| 2023 | 3.5 | 66,833 | 0.5 |
| 2024 | 4.9 | 125,000 | 0.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.