Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Benin
Benin: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 295,232 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
295,232 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
117th
of 164 countries
All-time high
295,232 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
26,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Benin, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Benin is 295,232 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 81.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Benin peaked at 295,232 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 26,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1962.
Benin ranks 117th of 164 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Benin, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27,774 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 26,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1963 | 28,114 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1964 | 30,054 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1965 | 31,627 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1966 | 32,786 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1967 | 33,104 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 34,406 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1969 | 35,448 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1970 | 36,204 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 36,989 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 40,599 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 42,382 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 45,323 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1975 | 42,225 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 1976 | 42,831 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 44,702 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 44,521 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 1979 | 48,105 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1980 | 52,638 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 55,659 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 61,703 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1983 | 59,084 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 63,830 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 68,702 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 70,212 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 69,167 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 71,308 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 70,931 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 77,364 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1991 | 79,998 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 81,675 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 85,703 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 86,082 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 93,123 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 95,872 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 100,283 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 103,294 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 107,817 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 113,038 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 118,011 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 122,323 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 125,290 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 129,477 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 130,397 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 134,179 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 140,786 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 146,503 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 148,813 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 150,968 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 154,454 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 162,344 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 174,276 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 186,619 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 197,585 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 205,168 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 217,881 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 233,651 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 249,693 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 259,303 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 277,857 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 295,232 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 295,232 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 364,176 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 81% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Benin's 295,232 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 199,392 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 1.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 31,132 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 26,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 35,448 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 42,388 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 36,204 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 48,105 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 64,323 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 52,638 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 71,308 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 91,121 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 77,364 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 107,817 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 130,882 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 113,038 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 148,813 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 193,264 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 150,968 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 249,693 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 277,464 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 259,303 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 295,232 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 114 North Korea 336,258 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 115 Kenya 327,715 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 116 Argentina 312,390 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 118 Syria 285,101 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 119 Malawi 280,711 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 120 Nicaragua 272,269 international-$ in 2011 prices 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Benin?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Benin was 295,232 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 295,232 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,876 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Benin rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Benin ranks 117th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.9%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- 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
Gross domestic product (GDP) 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.