Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate in Benin
Benin: Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate was 8.07 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8.07 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
12th
of 209 countries
All-time high
9.95 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-4.9 % change on previous year
in 1975
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate in Benin, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate in Benin stood at 8.07 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 354.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate in Benin peaked at 9.95 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -4.9 % change on previous year, in 1975.
Benin ranks 12th of 209 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate in Benin, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | -3.43 % change on previous year | -209.1% |
| 1963 | 4.73 % change on previous year | -238.0% |
| 1964 | 6.65 % change on previous year | +40.6% |
| 1965 | 5.29 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 1966 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -32.5% |
| 1967 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 1968 | 3.84 % change on previous year | +256.2% |
| 1969 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 1970 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 1971 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -171.4% |
| 1972 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -529.2% |
| 1973 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 1974 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1975 | -4.9 % change on previous year | -246.6% |
| 1976 | 0.8843 % change on previous year | -118.1% |
| 1977 | 4.98 % change on previous year | +463.6% |
| 1978 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 1979 | 6.54 % change on previous year | +420.8% |
| 1980 | 6.78 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 9.95 % change on previous year | +46.8% |
| 1982 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 1983 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -294.5% |
| 1984 | 7.93 % change on previous year | -282.4% |
| 1985 | 7.53 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 1987 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -169.1% |
| 1988 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -327.0% |
| 1989 | -2.85 % change on previous year | -183.8% |
| 1990 | 8.98 % change on previous year | -414.5% |
| 1991 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -52.9% |
| 1992 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 1993 | 5.84 % change on previous year | +97.3% |
| 1994 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 1995 | 6.05 % change on previous year | +199.2% |
| 1996 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 1997 | 5.73 % change on previous year | +32.6% |
| 1998 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 1999 | 5.34 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 2000 | 5.86 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2002 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2003 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 2004 | 4.43 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 2005 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 2006 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +130.2% |
| 2007 | 5.99 % change on previous year | +51.8% |
| 2008 | 4.9 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2009 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -52.6% |
| 2010 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2011 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +40.2% |
| 2012 | 4.81 % change on previous year | +62.3% |
| 2013 | 7.19 % change on previous year | +49.5% |
| 2014 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2015 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -72.0% |
| 2016 | 3.34 % change on previous year | +87.8% |
| 2017 | 5.67 % change on previous year | +69.8% |
| 2018 | 6.7 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 2019 | 6.87 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2021 | 7.15 % change on previous year | +85.9% |
| 2022 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 2023 | 6.35 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 7.45 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 2025 | 8.07 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.08 % change on previous year | -3.43 % change on previous year | 6.65 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.28 % change on previous year | -4.9 % change on previous year | 6.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.13 % change on previous year | -4.35 % change on previous year | 9.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.94 % change on previous year | 2.02 % change on previous year | 8.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.26 % change on previous year | 1.71 % change on previous year | 5.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.78 % change on previous year | 1.78 % change on previous year | 7.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.52 % change on previous year | 3.85 % change on previous year | 8.07 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 9 Monaco 8.51 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Tajikistan 8.4 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Zimbabwe 8.11 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Vietnam 8.02 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Bhutan 8.01 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Uzbekistan 7.7 % change on previous year 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 9.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 526.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 873,178 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 7.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7625 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 1,264 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 7.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 450.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate in Benin?
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate in Benin was 8.07 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 9.95 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.9 % change on previous year in 1975.
- How does Benin rank for gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate?
- Benin ranks 12th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 354.0%. 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 worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gdp worldbank constant usd. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gdp worldbank constant usd. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.