What is gni (current us$), per square kilometre in Benin?

Gni (current us$), per square kilometre in Benin was 172,870 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest gni (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 172,870 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023.

What is the lowest gni (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 2,084 current US$ per square kilometre in 1961.

How does Benin rank for gni (current us$), per square kilometre?

Benin ranks 149th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.

Is gni (current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Benin?

Over the last ten years it is up 56.6%. 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 GNI (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GNI (current US$), per square kilometre in Benin

Name: GNI (current US$), per square kilometre in Benin
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Benin: GNI (current US$), per square kilometre was 172,870 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

172,870 current US$ per square kilometre

Change on year

up 12.7%

World rank

149th

of 206 countries

All-time high

172,870 current US$ per square kilometre

in 2023

All-time low

2,084 current US$ per square kilometre

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2023

GNI (current US$), per square kilometre in Benin, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gni (current us$), per square kilometre in Benin is 172,870 current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.

That represents a change of up 12.7% on the previous year and up 56.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gni (current us$), per square kilometre in Benin peaked at 172,870 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2,084 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.

That places Benin 149th out of 206 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.

GNI (current US$), per square kilometre in Benin, year by year

Annual values for GNI (current US$), per square kilometre in Benin, 1961 to 2023.
Year	current US$ per square kilometre	Change
1961	2,084 current US$ per square kilometre	—
1962	2,090 current US$ per square kilometre	+0.3%
1963	2,245 current US$ per square kilometre	+7.4%
1964	2,386 current US$ per square kilometre	+6.3%
1965	2,564 current US$ per square kilometre	+7.5%
1966	2,686 current US$ per square kilometre	+4.7%
1967	2,712 current US$ per square kilometre	+1.0%
1968	2,882 current US$ per square kilometre	+6.2%
1969	2,911 current US$ per square kilometre	+1.0%
1970	2,937 current US$ per square kilometre	+0.9%
1971	2,944 current US$ per square kilometre	+0.3%
1972	3,620 current US$ per square kilometre	+23.0%
1973	4,473 current US$ per square kilometre	+23.6%
1974	4,939 current US$ per square kilometre	+10.4%
1975	5,991 current US$ per square kilometre	+21.3%
1976	6,194 current US$ per square kilometre	+3.4%
1977	6,650 current US$ per square kilometre	+7.4%
1978	8,240 current US$ per square kilometre	+23.9%
1979	10,531 current US$ per square kilometre	+27.8%
1980	12,437 current US$ per square kilometre	+18.1%
1981	11,422 current US$ per square kilometre	-8.2%
1982	11,190 current US$ per square kilometre	-2.0%
1983	9,596 current US$ per square kilometre	-14.2%
1984	9,059 current US$ per square kilometre	-5.6%
1985	9,085 current US$ per square kilometre	+0.3%
1986	11,618 current US$ per square kilometre	+27.9%
1987	13,602 current US$ per square kilometre	+17.1%
1988	14,149 current US$ per square kilometre	+4.0%
1989	12,985 current US$ per square kilometre	-8.2%
1990	17,036 current US$ per square kilometre	+31.2%
1991	17,343 current US$ per square kilometre	+1.8%
1992	14,499 current US$ per square kilometre	-16.4%
1993	19,818 current US$ per square kilometre	+36.7%
1994	13,861 current US$ per square kilometre	-30.1%
1995	18,849 current US$ per square kilometre	+36.0%
1996	20,531 current US$ per square kilometre	+8.9%
1997	19,852 current US$ per square kilometre	-3.3%
1998	21,654 current US$ per square kilometre	+9.1%
1999	32,503 current US$ per square kilometre	+50.1%
2000	31,108 current US$ per square kilometre	-4.3%
2001	32,384 current US$ per square kilometre	+4.1%
2002	36,946 current US$ per square kilometre	+14.1%
2003	47,101 current US$ per square kilometre	+27.5%
2004	54,569 current US$ per square kilometre	+15.9%
2005	58,087 current US$ per square kilometre	+6.4%
2006	62,113 current US$ per square kilometre	+6.9%
2007	72,016 current US$ per square kilometre	+15.9%
2008	86,701 current US$ per square kilometre	+20.4%
2009	86,072 current US$ per square kilometre	-0.7%
2010	84,088 current US$ per square kilometre	-2.3%
2011	94,695 current US$ per square kilometre	+12.6%
2012	98,214 current US$ per square kilometre	+3.7%
2013	110,401 current US$ per square kilometre	+12.4%
2014	117,272 current US$ per square kilometre	+6.2%
2015	100,412 current US$ per square kilometre	-14.4%
2016	104,499 current US$ per square kilometre	+4.1%
2017	112,362 current US$ per square kilometre	+7.5%
2018	125,996 current US$ per square kilometre	+12.1%
2019	127,003 current US$ per square kilometre	+0.8%
2020	138,040 current US$ per square kilometre	+8.7%
2021	155,182 current US$ per square kilometre	+12.4%
2022	153,423 current US$ per square kilometre	-1.1%
2023	172,870 current US$ per square kilometre	+12.7%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	2,507 current US$ per square kilometre	2,084 current US$ per square kilometre	2,911 current US$ per square kilometre	9
1970s	5,652 current US$ per square kilometre	2,937 current US$ per square kilometre	10,531 current US$ per square kilometre	10
1980s	11,514 current US$ per square kilometre	9,059 current US$ per square kilometre	14,149 current US$ per square kilometre	10
1990s	19,595 current US$ per square kilometre	13,861 current US$ per square kilometre	32,503 current US$ per square kilometre	10
2000s	56,710 current US$ per square kilometre	31,108 current US$ per square kilometre	86,701 current US$ per square kilometre	10
2010s	107,494 current US$ per square kilometre	84,088 current US$ per square kilometre	127,003 current US$ per square kilometre	10
2020s	154,879 current US$ per square kilometre	138,040 current US$ per square kilometre	172,870 current US$ per square kilometre	4

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148 Togo 179,316 current US$ per square kilometre compare
150 Djibouti 172,624 current US$ per square kilometre compare
151 Timor-Leste 154,223 current US$ per square kilometre compare
152 Senegal 153,444 current US$ per square kilometre compare

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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)
GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 14.88 % change on previous year (2025)
GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.965 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 1,600 current US$ per person (2025)
GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 14.16 % change on previous year (2025)
GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9886 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
GNI (current US$), per capita 1,639 current US$ per person (2025)
GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 9.57 % change on previous year (2025)
GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 575.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gni (current us$), per square kilometre in Benin?: Gni (current us$), per square kilometre in Benin was 172,870 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gni (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 172,870 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest gni (current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 2,084 current US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
How does Benin rank for gni (current us$), per square kilometre?: Benin ranks 149th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
Is gni (current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is up 56.6%. 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 GNI (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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GNI (current US$) 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.

GNI (current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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GNI Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: GNI (current US$), per square kilometre
Unit: current US$ per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 254 places, 13,003 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

GNI (current US$) 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.