Benin vs Kenya: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA)
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) over time
- Benin
- Kenya
How they compare
Benin currently reports 11.07 trillion constant LCU against 10.47 trillion constant LCU in Kenya, a difference of 603.70 billion constant LCU.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Kenya's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 27 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Kenya ahead.
Benin ranks 39th and Kenya ranks 40th of 197 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Kenya in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.90 trillion constant LCU | 3.58 trillion constant LCU | 687.42 billion constant LCU | Kenya |
| 2000s | 3.96 trillion constant LCU | 4.23 trillion constant LCU | 269.22 billion constant LCU | Kenya |
| 2010s | 6.12 trillion constant LCU | 6.54 trillion constant LCU | 414.02 billion constant LCU | Kenya |
| 2020s | 9.38 trillion constant LCU | 9.27 trillion constant LCU | 109.76 billion constant LCU | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross value added at basic prices (gva), Benin or Kenya?
- Benin, at 11.07 trillion constant LCU against 10.47 trillion constant LCU in Kenya as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross value added at basic prices (gva) between Benin and Kenya?
- 603.70 billion constant LCU, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Kenya?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2025.
- How do Benin and Kenya rank globally for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Benin ranks 39th and Kenya ranks 40th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.