Benin produced 3,353.5 thousand tonnes of Yams in 2024, a 27.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 160,213 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 85,758 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,624 | 130,422 | 201.2 |
| 2011 | 2,734.9 | 150,100 | 182.2 |
| 2012 | 2,810.7 | 140,261 | 200.4 |
| 2013 | 2,958.8 | 140,261 | 210.9 |
| 2014 | 3,220.7 | 150,460 | 214.1 |
| 2015 | 2,650.5 | 130,821 | 202.6 |
| 2016 | 3,041.2 | 147,878 | 205.7 |
| 2017 | 3,244.5 | 148,136 | 219 |
| 2018 | 2,944.9 | 135,967 | 216.6 |
| 2019 | 3,365.5 | 143,011 | 235.3 |
| 2020 | 3,150.2 | 137,567 | 229 |
| 2021 | 3,203.2 | 128,127 | 250 |
| 2022 | 3,214.9 | 127,714 | 251.7 |
| 2023 | 3,321.1 | 107,876 | 307.9 |
| 2024 | 3,353.5 | 160,213 | 209.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.