General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Benin
Benin: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
46th
of 172 countries
All-time high
9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
969,883 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1966
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Benin, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Benin is 9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Benin peaked at 9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 969,883 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1966.
That places Benin 46th out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Benin, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 1.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 1.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1964 | 993,890 constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 1965 | 1.01 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 969,883 constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1967 | 1.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1968 | 1.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1969 | 1.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 1.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1971 | 1.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 1.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1973 | 1.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1974 | 1.37 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 1975 | 1.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1976 | 1.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -9.1% |
| 1977 | 1.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -13.5% |
| 1978 | 1.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1979 | 1.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1980 | 1.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 1981 | 1.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1982 | 1.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -22.7% |
| 1983 | 1.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +33.3% |
| 1984 | 1.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 1.70 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1986 | 1.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 1.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 1.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -19.6% |
| 1989 | 1.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +57.4% |
| 1991 | 1.95 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 1.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 1.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 2.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 2.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 2.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 2.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 2.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 2.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 2.51 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 2.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 2002 | 2.85 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 3.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2004 | 3.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 3.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 3.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 4.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 4.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 5.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 5.26 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 5.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 5.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 6.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 6.00 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 6.81 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 6.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 6.83 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 7.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 7.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 8.77 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 2021 | 9.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2022 | 9.85 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.5% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 968,066 constant LCU per square kilometre, 10.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Benin's 9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 4.6× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +57.4% | 1.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 969,883 constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.44 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.70 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.65 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.51 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 5.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 5.26 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 7.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.51 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 8.77 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 43 Dominican Republic 11.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 44 Qatar 10.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 45 Philippines 10.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 47 India 9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 48 Malta 9.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 49 Albania 9.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre 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 general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Benin?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Benin was 9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 969,883 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1966.
- How does Benin rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- Benin ranks 46th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.1%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.