Mining and quarrying, value added in Benin
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
40
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.
Mining and quarrying, value added in Benin, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 200.00 million constant LCU | — |
| 1972 | 200.00 million constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 200.00 million constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 300.00 million constant LCU | +50.0% |
| 1975 | 400.00 million constant LCU | +33.3% |
| 1976 | 600.00 million constant LCU | +50.0% |
| 1977 | 600.00 million constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 600.00 million constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 600.00 million constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 600.00 million constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 900.00 million constant LCU | +50.0% |
| 1982 | 800.00 million constant LCU | -11.1% |
| 1983 | 10.70 billion constant LCU | +1237.5% |
| 1984 | 21.90 billion constant LCU | +104.7% |
| 1985 | 21.20 billion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 3.90 billion constant LCU | -81.6% |
| 1987 | 5.20 billion constant LCU | +33.3% |
| 1988 | 5.30 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 12.89 billion constant LCU | +143.3% |
| 1990 | 13.12 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 13.38 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 9.60 billion constant LCU | -28.3% |
| 1993 | 10.95 billion constant LCU | +14.1% |
| 1994 | 9.40 billion constant LCU | -14.1% |
| 1995 | 7.35 billion constant LCU | -21.8% |
| 1996 | 6.37 billion constant LCU | -13.3% |
| 1997 | 5.52 billion constant LCU | -13.4% |
| 1998 | 4.51 billion constant LCU | -18.2% |
| 1999 | 805.73 million constant LCU | -82.1% |
| 2000 | 854.07 million constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 913.86 million constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 2002 | 968.69 million constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 1.03 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 1.07 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 1.12 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 1.19 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 1.27 billion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 1.37 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 1.41 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 1.42 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 1.42 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 18.53 billion constant LCU, 8% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Benin's 1.42 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.71 billion constant LCU, 8% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Mining and quarrying, value added in Benin changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +1237.5% | 800.00 million constant LCU | 10.70 billion constant LCU |
| 1989 | +143.3% | 5.30 billion constant LCU | 12.89 billion constant LCU |
| 1984 | +104.7% | 10.70 billion constant LCU | 21.90 billion constant LCU |
| 1999 | -82.1% | 4.51 billion constant LCU | 805.73 million constant LCU |
| 1986 | -81.6% | 21.20 billion constant LCU | 3.90 billion constant LCU |
| 1974 | +50.0% | 200.00 million constant LCU | 300.00 million constant LCU |
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
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 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
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.