Net portfolio investment in Benin
Benin: Net portfolio investment was 94.98 million usd in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Benin, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net portfolio investment in Benin is 94.98 million usd, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 498.8% on the previous year and down 44.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Benin peaked at 510.15 million usd in 2020 and was at its lowest, -235.13 million usd, in 2017.
That places Benin 83rd out of 181 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -14.21 million usd | -91.90 million usd | 8.18 million usd | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.63 million usd | -235.13 million usd | 207.75 million usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 207.00 million usd | 15.86 million usd | 510.15 million usd | 3 |
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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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net portfolio investment in Benin?
- Net portfolio investment in Benin was 94.98 million usd in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 510.15 million usd in 2020.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -235.13 million usd in 2017.
- How does Benin rank for net portfolio investment?
- Benin ranks 83rd out of 181 countries with data for 2022.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars)