Benin: Food production index

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 Benin

Food production index (2004-2006 = 100)

 Latest value 126.3
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 47.9
 Min - Max 13.9 - 126.3
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2022 is 126.3 index points, an increase from 121.8 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 109.8 index points, based on data from 188 countries. Historically, the average for Benin from 1961 to 2022 is 47.9 index points. The minimum value, 13.9 index points, was reached in 1962 while the maximum of 126.3 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Benin - Food production index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Benin - Food production index - historical chart - 1961-2022




Definition: Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.

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 Agricultural land 39,500 2021 sq. km.
 Crop production index 128.1 2022 index points
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