Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Benin
Benin: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 5.25 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.25 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 251.5%
World rank
129th
of 192 countries
All-time high
44.77 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-31.94 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Benin, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Benin stood at 5.25 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 251.5% on the previous year and up 127.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Benin peaked at 44.77 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -31.94 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places Benin 129th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Benin, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -17.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -126.7% |
| 1963 | 25.37 % change on previous year | +429.2% |
| 1964 | 11.9 % change on previous year | -53.1% |
| 1965 | 30.81 % change on previous year | +158.9% |
| 1966 | 13.54 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 1967 | 23.41 % change on previous year | +72.9% |
| 1968 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -88.0% |
| 1969 | 13.85 % change on previous year | +392.1% |
| 1970 | 15.15 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 1971 | 14.28 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 17.92 % change on previous year | +25.5% |
| 1973 | 19.02 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 1974 | 24.99 % change on previous year | +31.4% |
| 1975 | 38.25 % change on previous year | +53.0% |
| 1976 | -4.18 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 1977 | 20.38 % change on previous year | -587.5% |
| 1978 | 23 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 1979 | 36.87 % change on previous year | +60.3% |
| 1980 | 19.42 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 1981 | 8.22 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 1982 | -10.46 % change on previous year | -227.3% |
| 1983 | -31.94 % change on previous year | +205.4% |
| 1984 | -6 % change on previous year | -81.2% |
| 1985 | 17.87 % change on previous year | -397.9% |
| 1986 | 13.71 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 1987 | 10.97 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1988 | 7.5 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1989 | -28.31 % change on previous year | -477.7% |
| 1990 | 39.58 % change on previous year | -239.8% |
| 1991 | 15.88 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 1992 | -5.77 % change on previous year | -136.3% |
| 1993 | 31.83 % change on previous year | -651.7% |
| 1994 | -23.01 % change on previous year | -172.3% |
| 1995 | 37.11 % change on previous year | -261.3% |
| 1996 | -10.33 % change on previous year | -127.8% |
| 1997 | 0.9223 % change on previous year | -108.9% |
| 1998 | 11.55 % change on previous year | +1152.1% |
| 1999 | 44.63 % change on previous year | +286.5% |
| 2000 | -18.43 % change on previous year | -141.3% |
| 2001 | 10.56 % change on previous year | -157.3% |
| 2002 | -3.11 % change on previous year | -129.5% |
| 2003 | 21.86 % change on previous year | -802.4% |
| 2004 | 7.75 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 2005 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 2006 | 12.84 % change on previous year | +472.9% |
| 2007 | 44.77 % change on previous year | +248.6% |
| 2008 | 13.46 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 2009 | -3.84 % change on previous year | -128.5% |
| 2010 | 12.08 % change on previous year | -414.5% |
| 2011 | 4.27 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 2012 | 6.06 % change on previous year | +41.9% |
| 2013 | 32.4 % change on previous year | +435.0% |
| 2014 | 13.53 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 2015 | -18.84 % change on previous year | -239.2% |
| 2016 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -108.9% |
| 2017 | 17.35 % change on previous year | +934.7% |
| 2018 | 13.11 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 2019 | -0.4678 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 2020 | -20.1 % change on previous year | +4197.0% |
| 2021 | 22.58 % change on previous year | -212.4% |
| 2022 | -14.44 % change on previous year | -164.0% |
| 2023 | 18.14 % change on previous year | -225.6% |
| 2024 | -3.47 % change on previous year | -119.1% |
| 2025 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -251.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.06 % change on previous year | -17.97 % change on previous year | 30.81 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 20.57 % change on previous year | -4.18 % change on previous year | 38.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0974 % change on previous year | -31.94 % change on previous year | 19.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.24 % change on previous year | -23.01 % change on previous year | 44.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.81 % change on previous year | -18.43 % change on previous year | 44.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.12 % change on previous year | -18.84 % change on previous year | 32.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.33 % change on previous year | -20.1 % change on previous year | 22.58 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 126 Palau 5.58 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Namibia 5.54 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Tanzania, United Republic of 5.39 % change on previous year compare
- 130 South Africa 5.23 % change on previous year compare
- 131 France 5.21 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Hungary 5.09 % change on previous year 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)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,031 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 14.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 1,708 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 9.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 599.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 994,060 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 8.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Benin?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Benin was 5.25 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 44.77 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -31.94 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Benin rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Benin ranks 129th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.