Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU) in Benin
Benin: Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU) was 3.49 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Benin, 1982–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Benin recorded 3.49 trillion constant LCU for gross fixed capital formation in 2025. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
The figure is up 10.7% on the previous year and up 153.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Benin peaked at 3.49 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 193.23 billion constant LCU, in 1985.
That places Benin 36th out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU) in Benin, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 616.35 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1983 | 352.13 billion constant LCU | -42.9% |
| 1984 | 276.44 billion constant LCU | -21.5% |
| 1985 | 193.23 billion constant LCU | -30.1% |
| 1986 | 257.17 billion constant LCU | +33.1% |
| 1987 | 290.07 billion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 1988 | 238.83 billion constant LCU | -17.7% |
| 1989 | 232.03 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 278.25 billion constant LCU | +19.9% |
| 1991 | 305.65 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 325.57 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 352.60 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 345.49 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 398.76 billion constant LCU | +15.4% |
| 1996 | 404.95 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 438.72 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 457.36 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 491.55 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 489.37 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 569.41 billion constant LCU | +16.4% |
| 2002 | 541.76 billion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 585.72 billion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 574.28 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 526.10 billion constant LCU | -8.4% |
| 2006 | 517.31 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 645.62 billion constant LCU | +24.8% |
| 2008 | 652.15 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 703.02 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 772.96 billion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 804.43 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 800.90 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1.17 trillion constant LCU | +46.3% |
| 2014 | 1.31 trillion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 1.38 trillion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 1.38 trillion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 1.74 trillion constant LCU | +25.3% |
| 2018 | 2.02 trillion constant LCU | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 2.23 trillion constant LCU | +10.4% |
| 2020 | 2.27 trillion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 2.68 trillion constant LCU | +17.8% |
| 2022 | 2.46 trillion constant LCU | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 2.85 trillion constant LCU | +15.8% |
| 2024 | 3.15 trillion constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 2025 | 3.49 trillion constant LCU | +10.7% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 3.49 trillion constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 109.54 billion constant LCU, 31.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Benin's 3.49 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 949.72 billion constant LCU, 3.7× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 307.03 billion constant LCU | 193.23 billion constant LCU | 616.35 billion constant LCU | 8 |
| 1990s | 379.89 billion constant LCU | 278.25 billion constant LCU | 491.55 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 580.47 billion constant LCU | 489.37 billion constant LCU | 703.02 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.36 trillion constant LCU | 772.96 billion constant LCU | 2.23 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.82 trillion constant LCU | 2.27 trillion constant LCU | 3.49 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More economy & growth data for Benin
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 17.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Benin?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Benin was 3.49 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 3.49 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 193.23 billion constant LCU in 1985.
- How does Benin rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Benin ranks 36th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 153.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.