Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Benin
Benin: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
62nd
of 180 countries
All-time high
21.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1971
All-time low
2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2023
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Benin, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Benin stood at 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.8% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Benin peaked at 21.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1971 and was at its lowest, 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2023.
Benin ranks 62nd of 180 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 unit of GDP in Benin, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 19.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 19.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1962 | 18.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1963 | 18.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1964 | 18.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 18.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 17.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1967 | 18.46 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 18.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1969 | 19.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 20.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 1971 | 21.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 1972 | 18.2 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1973 | 15.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.8% |
| 1974 | 15.7 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1975 | 10.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -30.3% |
| 1976 | 11.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 1977 | 10.97 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1978 | 8.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -21.6% |
| 1979 | 7.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.0% |
| 1980 | 6.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1981 | 8.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +38.3% |
| 1982 | 6.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -27.2% |
| 1983 | 7.33 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.2% |
| 1984 | 8.12 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 1985 | 9.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.3% |
| 1986 | 6.17 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -31.7% |
| 1987 | 4.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -20.9% |
| 1988 | 4.85 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 4.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 3.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -21.1% |
| 1991 | 3.87 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 4.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +21.2% |
| 1993 | 3.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -23.4% |
| 1994 | 4.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +33.3% |
| 1995 | 3.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 1996 | 4.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 5.15 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +25.3% |
| 1998 | 5.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 4.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -21.0% |
| 2000 | 4.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +16.3% |
| 2001 | 5.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 4.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 4.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.7% |
| 2004 | 3.82 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 3.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 3.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 3.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 2.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 2009 | 2.83 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 2.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 2.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 2.81 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 2.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 2.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 3.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +18.9% |
| 2016 | 3.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 3 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 2.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 2019 | 2.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 2.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2022 | 2.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 98% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Benin's 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 99% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 17.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 19.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 21.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 9.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.35 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.59 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 5.43 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.92 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 5.16 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.88 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.61 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.6 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 59 Lesotho 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 60 Congo 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 61 Colombia 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 63 Mozambique 2.48 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 64 Mali 2.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 65 Djibouti 2.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP 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$) 12.54 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Benin?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Benin was 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 21.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1971.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023.
- How does Benin rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Benin ranks 62nd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.