Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Benin
Benin: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 3.07 Percent per annum in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Benin, 2001–2021
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.
Analysis
The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Benin is 3.07 Percent per annum, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.8% on the previous year and down 63.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Benin peaked at 16.25 Percent per annum in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.138 Percent per annum, in 2001.
Benin ranks 25th of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Benin, year by year
| Year | Percent per annum | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.138 Percent per annum | — |
| 2002 | 7.49 Percent per annum | +5328.5% |
| 2003 | 10.66 Percent per annum | +42.3% |
| 2004 | 5.31 Percent per annum | -50.2% |
| 2005 | 3.21 Percent per annum | -39.6% |
| 2006 | 4.43 Percent per annum | +38.2% |
| 2007 | 11.25 Percent per annum | +153.9% |
| 2008 | 5.11 Percent per annum | -54.5% |
| 2009 | 4.64 Percent per annum | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 6.65 Percent per annum | +43.4% |
| 2011 | 8.41 Percent per annum | +26.5% |
| 2012 | 11.07 Percent per annum | +31.5% |
| 2013 | 16.25 Percent per annum | +46.8% |
| 2014 | 15.75 Percent per annum | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 6.91 Percent per annum | -56.2% |
| 2016 | 0.6196 Percent per annum | -91.0% |
| 2017 | 1.29 Percent per annum | +107.6% |
| 2018 | 1.11 Percent per annum | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 1.08 Percent per annum | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 1.53 Percent per annum | +42.2% |
| 2021 | 3.07 Percent per annum | +100.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.8 Percent per annum | 0.138 Percent per annum | 11.25 Percent per annum | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.91 Percent per annum | 0.6196 Percent per annum | 16.25 Percent per annum | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.3 Percent per annum | 1.53 Percent per annum | 3.07 Percent per annum | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Benin
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.03 Percent per annum (2029)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -28.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 14.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0951 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 157.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 9.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 55.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 91,816 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0013 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Benin?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Benin was 3.07 Percent per annum in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 16.25 Percent per annum in 2013.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.138 Percent per annum in 2001.
- How does Benin rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
- Benin ranks 25th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.