Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Benin

Benin: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 1.88 Percent per annum in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
1.88 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 27.3%
World rank
16th
of 29 countries
All-time high
87.84 Percent per annum
in 2011
All-time low
-1.77 Percent per annum
in 2005
Years of data
21
2001–2021

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Benin, 2001–2021

0204060802001201120212001: 4.6 Percent per annum2002: 1.9 Percent per annum2003: 4.9 Percent per annum2004: 4.3 Percent per annum2005: -1.8 Percent per annum2006: 6.2 Percent per annum2007: 11 Percent per annum2008: 4.7 Percent per annum2009: 4.4 Percent per annum2010: 3.8 Percent per annum2011: 87.8 Percent per annum2012: 25.7 Percent per annum2013: 1.5 Percent per annum2014: 2.3 Percent per annum2015: 0.253 Percent per annum2016: 3.7 Percent per annum2017: 1.7 Percent per annum2018: 0.737 Percent per annum2019: 2.6 Percent per annum2020: 2.6 Percent per annum2021: 1.9 Percent per annum

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 1.88 Percent per annum, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of down 27.3% on the previous year and down 97.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Benin peaked at 87.84 Percent per annum in 2011 and was at its lowest, -1.77 Percent per annum, in 2005.

That places Benin 16th out of 29 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.47 Percent per annum -1.77 Percent per annum 10.97 Percent per annum 9
2010s 13 Percent per annum 0.2527 Percent per annum 87.84 Percent per annum 10
2020s 2.23 Percent per annum 1.88 Percent per annum 2.58 Percent per annum 2

Countries ranked near Benin

  1. 13 Niger 2.57 Percent per annum compare
  2. 14 South Africa 2.42 Percent per annum compare
  3. 15 Egypt 2.27 Percent per annum compare
  4. 17 Mauritius 1.32 Percent per annum compare
  5. 18 Namibia 0.8665 Percent per annum compare
  6. 19 Burundi 0.7783 Percent per annum compare

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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 1.88 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 87.84 Percent per annum in 2011.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was -1.77 Percent per annum in 2005.
How does Benin rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Benin ranks 16th out of 29 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 97.9%. 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 outward direct investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on outward direct investment
Unit
Percent per annum
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
39 places, 603 data points, 2001–2022
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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.