What is exports as a capacity to import in Benin?

Exports as a capacity to import in Benin was 2.32 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.

What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 2.40 trillion constant LCU in 2019.

What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 33.43 billion constant LCU in 1962.

How does Benin rank for exports as a capacity to import?

Benin ranks 48th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.

Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Benin?

Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Benin data come from?

The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Benin

Name: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Benin
Creator: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Benin: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) was 2.32 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

2.32 trillion constant LCU

Change on year

down 0.8%

World rank

48th

of 179 countries

All-time high

2.40 trillion constant LCU

in 2019

All-time low

33.43 billion constant LCU

in 1962

Years of data

1960–2025

Exports as a capacity to import in Benin, 1960–2025

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

In 2025, exports as a capacity to import in Benin stood at 2.32 trillion constant LCU.

The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Benin peaked at 2.40 trillion constant LCU in 2019 and was at its lowest, 33.43 billion constant LCU, in 1962.

That places Benin 48th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Benin, year by year

Annual values for Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Benin, 1960 to 2025.
Year	constant LCU	Change
1960	56.53 billion constant LCU	—
1961	43.52 billion constant LCU	-23.0%
1962	33.43 billion constant LCU	-23.2%
1963	38.77 billion constant LCU	+16.0%
1964	54.10 billion constant LCU	+39.5%
1965	79.92 billion constant LCU	+47.7%
1966	89.01 billion constant LCU	+11.4%
1967	101.84 billion constant LCU	+14.4%
1968	135.58 billion constant LCU	+33.1%
1969	165.42 billion constant LCU	+22.0%
1970	202.12 billion constant LCU	+22.2%
1971	249.07 billion constant LCU	+23.2%
1972	225.76 billion constant LCU	-9.4%
1973	250.67 billion constant LCU	+11.0%
1974	204.09 billion constant LCU	-18.6%
1975	193.94 billion constant LCU	-5.0%
1976	174.45 billion constant LCU	-10.0%
1977	212.26 billion constant LCU	+21.7%
1978	230.76 billion constant LCU	+8.7%
1979	290.97 billion constant LCU	+26.1%
1980	307.46 billion constant LCU	+5.7%
1981	287.75 billion constant LCU	-6.4%
1982	270.00 billion constant LCU	-6.2%
1983	196.34 billion constant LCU	-27.3%
1984	285.46 billion constant LCU	+45.4%
1985	343.35 billion constant LCU	+20.3%
1986	235.25 billion constant LCU	-31.5%
1987	208.06 billion constant LCU	-11.6%
1988	187.43 billion constant LCU	-9.9%
1989	182.40 billion constant LCU	-2.7%
1990	328.01 billion constant LCU	+79.8%
1991	396.61 billion constant LCU	+20.9%
1992	474.12 billion constant LCU	+19.5%
1993	505.34 billion constant LCU	+6.6%
1994	512.23 billion constant LCU	+1.4%
1995	517.03 billion constant LCU	+0.9%
1996	543.96 billion constant LCU	+5.2%
1997	591.76 billion constant LCU	+8.8%
1998	628.97 billion constant LCU	+6.3%
1999	645.11 billion constant LCU	+2.6%
2000	606.18 billion constant LCU	-6.0%
2001	624.66 billion constant LCU	+3.0%
2002	707.12 billion constant LCU	+13.2%
2003	735.25 billion constant LCU	+4.0%
2004	754.30 billion constant LCU	+2.6%
2005	747.02 billion constant LCU	-1.0%
2006	744.13 billion constant LCU	-0.4%
2007	949.50 billion constant LCU	+27.6%
2008	1.05 trillion constant LCU	+10.5%
2009	1.02 trillion constant LCU	-2.5%
2010	1.11 trillion constant LCU	+8.6%
2011	1.03 trillion constant LCU	-7.2%
2012	1.29 trillion constant LCU	+25.4%
2013	1.66 trillion constant LCU	+28.0%
2014	2.02 trillion constant LCU	+22.2%
2015	1.66 trillion constant LCU	-17.7%
2016	1.96 trillion constant LCU	+17.8%
2017	2.02 trillion constant LCU	+3.2%
2018	2.11 trillion constant LCU	+4.3%
2019	2.40 trillion constant LCU	+13.9%
2020	1.76 trillion constant LCU	-26.6%
2021	1.99 trillion constant LCU	+13.1%
2022	2.18 trillion constant LCU	+9.3%
2023	2.21 trillion constant LCU	+1.4%
2024	2.34 trillion constant LCU	+5.7%
2025	2.32 trillion constant LCU	-0.8%

Benin compared with similar countries

Benin's 2.32 trillion constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 151.48 billion constant LCU, 15.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Benin's 2.32 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 715.50 billion constant LCU, 3.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	79.81 billion constant LCU	33.43 billion constant LCU	165.42 billion constant LCU	10
1970s	223.41 billion constant LCU	174.45 billion constant LCU	290.97 billion constant LCU	10
1980s	250.35 billion constant LCU	182.40 billion constant LCU	343.35 billion constant LCU	10
1990s	514.31 billion constant LCU	328.01 billion constant LCU	645.11 billion constant LCU	10
2000s	794.16 billion constant LCU	606.18 billion constant LCU	1.05 trillion constant LCU	10
2010s	1.73 trillion constant LCU	1.03 trillion constant LCU	2.40 trillion constant LCU	10
2020s	2.13 trillion constant LCU	1.76 trillion constant LCU	2.34 trillion constant LCU	6

Countries ranked near Benin

45 United States 2.83 trillion constant LCU compare
46 Equatorial Guinea 2.80 trillion constant LCU compare
47 Sweden 2.78 trillion constant LCU compare
49 Algeria 2.07 trillion constant LCU compare
50 United Arab Emirates 1.98 trillion constant LCU compare
51 Kenya 1.93 trillion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

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)
SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -3.83 % change on previous year (2025)
SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0103 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 17.01 units per person (2025)
SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -8.42 % change on previous year (2025)
SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0075 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 12.42 units per person (2025)
IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -0.7436 % change on previous year (2025)
IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0229 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is exports as a capacity to import in Benin?: Exports as a capacity to import in Benin was 2.32 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 2.40 trillion constant LCU in 2019.
What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 33.43 billion constant LCU in 1962.
How does Benin rank for exports as a capacity to import?: Benin ranks 48th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?: The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU)
Unit: constant LCU
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 7,601 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 01 October 2026

Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. 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.