Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Benin
Benin: Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and was 325.31 million US dollar in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Benin, 1996–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2023, direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Benin stood at 325.31 million US dollar. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 20.4% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Benin peaked at 325.31 million US dollar in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.67 million US dollar, in 1997.
Benin ranks 96th of 144 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.
Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Benin, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 11.75 million US dollar | — |
| 1997 | 1.67 million US dollar | -85.8% |
| 1998 | 4.89 million US dollar | +192.3% |
| 1999 | 4.91 million US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 6.50 million US dollar | +32.5% |
| 2001 | 7.89 million US dollar | +21.3% |
| 2002 | 11.07 million US dollar | +40.3% |
| 2003 | 15.58 million US dollar | +40.8% |
| 2004 | 18.09 million US dollar | +16.1% |
| 2005 | 16.16 million US dollar | -10.6% |
| 2006 | 15.69 million US dollar | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 20.09 million US dollar | +28.0% |
| 2008 | 20.41 million US dollar | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 48.27 million US dollar | +136.5% |
| 2010 | 44.39 million US dollar | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 30.44 million US dollar | -31.4% |
| 2012 | 59.99 million US dollar | +97.1% |
| 2013 | 162.62 million US dollar | +171.1% |
| 2014 | 133.74 million US dollar | -17.8% |
| 2015 | 20.53 million US dollar | -84.7% |
| 2016 | 45.01 million US dollar | +119.3% |
| 2017 | 64.43 million US dollar | +43.1% |
| 2018 | 68.01 million US dollar | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 53.57 million US dollar | -21.2% |
| 2020 | 323.96 million US dollar | +504.8% |
| 2021 | 244.67 million US dollar | -24.5% |
| 2022 | 270.19 million US dollar | +10.4% |
| 2023 | 325.31 million US dollar | +20.4% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 325.31 million US dollar is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 334.37 million US dollar, 97% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Benin's 325.31 million US dollar is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 154.42 million US dollar, 2.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and in Benin changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +504.8% | 53.57 million US dollar | 323.96 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.81 million US dollar | 1.67 million US dollar | 11.75 million US dollar | 4 |
| 2000s | 17.97 million US dollar | 6.50 million US dollar | 48.27 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.27 million US dollar | 20.53 million US dollar | 162.62 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 291.03 million US dollar | 244.67 million US dollar | 325.31 million US dollar | 4 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 93 Saint Lucia 362.58 million US dollar compare
- 94 North Macedonia 339.81 million US dollar compare
- 95 Kyrgyzstan 334.37 million US dollar compare
- 97 West Bank and Gaza 320.00 million US dollar compare
- 98 Bangladesh 283.97 million US dollar compare
- 99 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 241.42 million US dollar compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 60.28 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0028 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.17 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 543.01 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 22.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0253 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 37.55 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 12.54 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Benin?
- Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and in Benin was 325.31 million US dollar in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 325.31 million US dollar in 2023.
- What is the lowest direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.67 million US dollar in 1997.
- How does Benin rank for direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and?
- Benin ranks 96th out of 144 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, equity and rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investor in direct invesment enterprises, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.