How much grain five West African countries harvested per hectare
Ghana harvested an estimated 2,632 kilograms of cereals per hectare in 2024, compared with 989 in 1990. Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal also more than doubled their yields over the period, while Nigeria and Benin recorded smaller gains.
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West Africa Dispatch Editorial Team
2024 comparisonCereal yield (kg per hectare) in 2024
Ghana2,632.2 kg per hectare
Côte d’Ivoire2,541.6 kg per hectare
Senegal2,003.5 kg per hectare
Nigeria1,558 kg per hectare
Benin1,356 kg per hectare
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire both exceeded 2,500 kilograms per hectare in 2024.
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire led this comparison in 2024
Ghana’s yield was 2,632 kg per hectare and Côte d’Ivoire’s was 2,542. Both countries were below 1,150 kg per hectare in 1990. Looking at the full series shows that the two moved into their latest positions from different starting points. Source 1
Senegal’s yield rose over the long term
Senegal went from 795 kg per hectare in 1990 to 2,004 in 2024. Its 2024 yield was slightly below the 2023 estimate of 2,039. The yearly data show how a recent dip can coexist with a large improvement over decades. Source 1
Crop mix can move the national number
The series combines grains such as rice, maize, millet and sorghum. If a larger share of land is harvested for a crop with a higher yield, the combined figure can rise even if each crop’s own yield holds steady. Crop-specific data are needed to tell those effects apart. Source 3
Yield measures intensity of production
Harvested hectares and yield both matter for the amount of grain available. A smaller area can produce less grain even when yield rises. The table compares output per hectare, so estimating total harvest or domestic food supply requires separate area and trade records. Source 3