Benin vs Caribbean Small States: Communications, computer, etc.
Communications, computer, etc. over time
- Benin
- Caribbean Small States
How they compare
Benin currently reports 47.0% against 17.9% in Caribbean Small States, a difference of 29.1%.
That makes Benin's figure about 2.6 times Caribbean Small States's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 48 shared years of data; in 1976 it was Caribbean Small States ahead.
Benin ranks 49th and Caribbean Small States ranks 47th of 198 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Caribbean Small States in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Caribbean Small States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.8% | 30.5% | 10.7% | Caribbean Small States |
| 1980s | 25.2% | 28.3% | 3.1% | Caribbean Small States |
| 1990s | 25.4% | 28.1% | 2.7% | Caribbean Small States |
| 2000s | 14.3% | 38.3% | 24.0% | Caribbean Small States |
| 2010s | 18.9% | 41.3% | 22.4% | Caribbean Small States |
| 2020s | 22.4% | 20.5% | 1.9% | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher communications, computer, etc., Benin or Caribbean Small States?
- Benin, at 47.0% against 17.9% in Caribbean Small States as of 2023.
- What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between Benin and Caribbean Small States?
- 29.1%, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Caribbean Small States?
- 48 years are reported by both, from 1976 to 2023.
- How do Benin and Caribbean Small States rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
- Benin ranks 49th and Caribbean Small States ranks 47th of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.