Gross fixed capital formation in Benin
Benin: Gross fixed capital formation was 8.70 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Benin, 1982–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Benin is 8.70 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.9% on the previous year and up 272.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Benin peaked at 8.70 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 91.48 million current US$, in 1985.
Benin ranks 98th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Benin, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 342.96 million current US$ | — |
| 1983 | 182.12 million current US$ | -46.9% |
| 1984 | 131.13 million current US$ | -28.0% |
| 1985 | 91.48 million current US$ | -30.2% |
| 1986 | 171.53 million current US$ | +87.5% |
| 1987 | 208.96 million current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1988 | 244.42 million current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1989 | 187.14 million current US$ | -23.4% |
| 1990 | 247.38 million current US$ | +32.2% |
| 1991 | 257.36 million current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 227.46 million current US$ | -11.6% |
| 1993 | 315.77 million current US$ | +38.8% |
| 1994 | 259.57 million current US$ | -17.8% |
| 1995 | 381.09 million current US$ | +46.8% |
| 1996 | 385.81 million current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 390.74 million current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 424.21 million current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1999 | 737.67 million current US$ | +73.9% |
| 2000 | 659.15 million current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2001 | 698.89 million current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 709.38 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 938.44 million current US$ | +32.3% |
| 2004 | 995.81 million current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 987.85 million current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 996.13 million current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 1.39 billion current US$ | +39.9% |
| 2008 | 1.55 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 1.61 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 1.68 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 1.95 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 1.81 billion current US$ | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 2.59 billion current US$ | +43.6% |
| 2014 | 2.87 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 2.33 billion current US$ | -18.8% |
| 2016 | 2.33 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 2.98 billion current US$ | +27.7% |
| 2018 | 3.69 billion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2019 | 3.62 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 3.95 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 5.03 billion current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2022 | 5.36 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2023 | 6.71 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 2024 | 7.45 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2025 | 8.70 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 8.70 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.47 billion current US$, 1.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Benin's 8.70 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.33 billion current US$, 2.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 194.97 million current US$ | 91.48 million current US$ | 342.96 million current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 362.71 million current US$ | 227.46 million current US$ | 737.67 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.05 billion current US$ | 659.15 million current US$ | 1.61 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.59 billion current US$ | 1.68 billion current US$ | 3.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.20 billion current US$ | 3.95 billion current US$ | 8.70 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Benin
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$) 12.54 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Benin?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Benin was 8.70 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 8.70 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 91.48 million current US$ in 1985.
- How does Benin rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Benin ranks 98th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 272.9%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.