What is mining and quarrying, value added in Benin?

Mining and quarrying, value added in Benin was 1.42 billion constant LCU in 2010, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.

What is the highest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 21.90 billion constant LCU in 1984.

What is the lowest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 200.00 million constant LCU in 1971.

How does Benin rank for mining and quarrying, value added?

Benin ranks 34th out of 45 countries with data for 2010.

Is mining and quarrying, value added rising or falling in Benin?

Over the last ten years it is up 66.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Benin data come from?

The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Mining and quarrying, value added in Benin

Name: Mining and quarrying, value added in Benin
Creator: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Benin: Mining and quarrying, value added was 1.42 billion constant LCU in 2010. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2010)

1.42 billion constant LCU

Change on year

up 0.2%

World rank

34th

of 45 countries

All-time high

21.90 billion constant LCU

in 1984

All-time low

200.00 million constant LCU

in 1971

Years of data

1971–2010

Mining and quarrying, value added in Benin, 1971–2010

Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

Benin recorded 1.42 billion constant LCU for mining and quarrying, value added in 2010.

The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 66.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mining and quarrying, value added in Benin peaked at 21.90 billion constant LCU in 1984 and was at its lowest, 200.00 million constant LCU, in 1971.

Benin ranks 34th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	411.11 million constant LCU	200.00 million constant LCU	600.00 million constant LCU	9
1980s	8.34 billion constant LCU	600.00 million constant LCU	21.90 billion constant LCU	10
1990s	8.10 billion constant LCU	805.73 million constant LCU	13.38 billion constant LCU	10
2000s	1.12 billion constant LCU	854.07 million constant LCU	1.41 billion constant LCU	10
2010s	1.42 billion constant LCU	1.42 billion constant LCU	1.42 billion constant LCU	1

Countries ranked near Benin

31 Ghana 2.12 billion constant LCU compare
32 Mozambique 1.73 billion constant LCU compare
33 Madagascar 1.50 billion constant LCU compare
35 Liberia 1.24 billion constant LCU compare
36 Ethiopia 977.80 million constant LCU compare
37 Zimbabwe 735.72 million constant LCU compare

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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)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 10.2% (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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is mining and quarrying, value added in Benin?: Mining and quarrying, value added in Benin was 1.42 billion constant LCU in 2010, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
What is the highest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 21.90 billion constant LCU in 1984.
What is the lowest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 200.00 million constant LCU in 1971.
How does Benin rank for mining and quarrying, value added?: Benin ranks 34th out of 45 countries with data for 2010.
Is mining and quarrying, value added rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is up 66.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?: The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU)
Unit: constant LCU
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 45 places, 1,347 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Value added in mining and quarrying is defined as the value of output of the mining and quarrying industries less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Mining and quarrying is a subset of industry (ISIC 10-14). Data are in constant local currency.