Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Benin
Benin: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 10.2% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Benin, 1971–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Benin stood at 10.2%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Benin peaked at 15.7% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 6.6%, in 1981.
That places Benin 95th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.7% | 8.9% | 12.7% | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.4% | 7.2% | 13.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.5% | 12.2% | 15.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.4% | 9.2% | 11.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.9% | 9.5% | 10.2% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Benin
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -3.0% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,398 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 20.71 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,398 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 178.36 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 306.50 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.36 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 2.34 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Benin?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Benin was 10.2% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 15.7% in 2003.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.6% in 1981.
- How does Benin rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Benin ranks 95th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.