GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Benin
Benin: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 14.35 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
14.35 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 56.1%
World rank
31st
of 212 countries
All-time high
49.79 % change on previous year
in 1999
All-time low
-29.74 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Benin, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Benin stood at 14.35 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 56.1% on the previous year and up 200.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Benin peaked at 49.79 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -29.74 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Benin 31st out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Benin, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 0.3255 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 1963 | 7.4 % change on previous year | +2173.3% |
| 1964 | 6.26 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1965 | 7.45 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 1966 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 1967 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 1968 | 6.56 % change on previous year | +503.1% |
| 1969 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1970 | 0.8708 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 1971 | 0.4331 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 1972 | 22.46 % change on previous year | +5085.8% |
| 1973 | 22.92 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 9.97 % change on previous year | -56.5% |
| 1975 | 22.03 % change on previous year | +121.0% |
| 1976 | 3.18 % change on previous year | -85.6% |
| 1977 | 7.39 % change on previous year | +132.4% |
| 1978 | 23.84 % change on previous year | +222.4% |
| 1979 | 27.71 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 1980 | 18.46 % change on previous year | -33.4% |
| 1981 | -8.12 % change on previous year | -144.0% |
| 1982 | -1.81 % change on previous year | -77.7% |
| 1983 | -13.6 % change on previous year | +652.4% |
| 1984 | -4.04 % change on previous year | -70.3% |
| 1985 | -0.5156 % change on previous year | -87.2% |
| 1986 | 27.77 % change on previous year | -5485.5% |
| 1987 | 16.94 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 1988 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -78.1% |
| 1989 | -7.28 % change on previous year | -296.7% |
| 1990 | 30.47 % change on previous year | -518.5% |
| 1991 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 1992 | -14.66 % change on previous year | -1185.2% |
| 1993 | 34.17 % change on previous year | -333.1% |
| 1994 | -29.74 % change on previous year | -187.0% |
| 1995 | 35.76 % change on previous year | -220.3% |
| 1996 | 8.83 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 1997 | -3.93 % change on previous year | -144.5% |
| 1998 | 8.23 % change on previous year | -309.5% |
| 1999 | 49.79 % change on previous year | +504.6% |
| 2000 | -4.28 % change on previous year | -108.6% |
| 2001 | 4.15 % change on previous year | -197.1% |
| 2002 | 14.4 % change on previous year | +246.8% |
| 2003 | 27.54 % change on previous year | +91.2% |
| 2004 | 15.72 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 2005 | 6.1 % change on previous year | -61.2% |
| 2006 | 7.1 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2007 | 16.13 % change on previous year | +127.2% |
| 2008 | 19.81 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 2009 | -0.5016 % change on previous year | -102.5% |
| 2010 | -2.09 % change on previous year | +316.1% |
| 2011 | 12.14 % change on previous year | -681.8% |
| 2012 | 4.19 % change on previous year | -65.5% |
| 2013 | 12.35 % change on previous year | +194.8% |
| 2014 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 2015 | -14.27 % change on previous year | -333.1% |
| 2016 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -126.6% |
| 2017 | 7.45 % change on previous year | +96.0% |
| 2018 | 12.29 % change on previous year | +64.9% |
| 2019 | 0.9066 % change on previous year | -92.6% |
| 2020 | 9 % change on previous year | +892.5% |
| 2021 | 12.76 % change on previous year | +41.8% |
| 2022 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -111.6% |
| 2023 | 12.9 % change on previous year | -970.2% |
| 2024 | 9.2 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 2025 | 14.35 % change on previous year | +56.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.35 % change on previous year | 0.3255 % change on previous year | 7.45 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 14.08 % change on previous year | 0.4331 % change on previous year | 27.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.15 % change on previous year | -13.6 % change on previous year | 27.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.03 % change on previous year | -29.74 % change on previous year | 49.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.62 % change on previous year | -4.28 % change on previous year | 27.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.29 % change on previous year | -14.27 % change on previous year | 12.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.45 % change on previous year | -1.48 % change on previous year | 14.35 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 1,658 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 9.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 581.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 964,994 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 8.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8429 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,398 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 8.07 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Benin?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Benin was 14.35 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 49.79 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.74 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Benin rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Benin ranks 31st out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.