Tobacco production in Benin
Benin: Tobacco production was 3.17 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tobacco production in Benin, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, tobacco production in Benin stood at 3.17 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Benin peaked at 1,264 tonnes in 1973 and was at its lowest, 3 tonnes, in 2016.
That places Benin 124th out of 145 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 803 tonnes | 492 tonnes | 1,006 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 830.9 tonnes | 252 tonnes | 1,264 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 362.5 tonnes | 194 tonnes | 716 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 398.7 tonnes | 238 tonnes | 702 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 617.2 tonnes | 93 tonnes | 1,032 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.65 tonnes | 3 tonnes | 470 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.17 tonnes | 3.15 tonnes | 3.2 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tobacco production in Benin?
- Tobacco production in Benin was 3.17 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tobacco production recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 1,264 tonnes in 1973.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 tonnes in 2016.
- How does Benin rank for tobacco production?
- Benin ranks 124th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tobacco production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tobacco production is measured in tonnes.