Outstanding IMF Loans (PRGT), SDR in Benin
Benin: Outstanding IMF Loans (PRGT), SDR was 330.62 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
330.62 million
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
24th
of 194 countries
All-time high
350.21 million
in 2024
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
Outstanding IMF Loans (PRGT), SDR in Benin, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, outstanding imf loans (prgt), sdr in Benin stood at 330.62 million.
That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and up 280.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outstanding imf loans (prgt), sdr in Benin peaked at 350.21 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
Benin ranks 24th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outstanding IMF Loans (PRGT), SDR in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 5.39 million | — |
| 1979 | 5.39 million | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 12.65 million | +134.7% |
| 1981 | 12.70 million | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 12.70 million | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 12.48 million | -1.7% |
| 1984 | 11.40 million | -8.7% |
| 1985 | 10.33 million | -9.4% |
| 1986 | 7.79 million | -24.6% |
| 1987 | 5.26 million | -32.5% |
| 1988 | 2.96 million | -43.7% |
| 1989 | 7.76 million | +162.2% |
| 1990 | 6.31 million | -18.7% |
| 1991 | 15.65 million | +148.0% |
| 1992 | 15.65 million | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 31.30 million | +100.0% |
| 1994 | 48.79 million | +55.9% |
| 1995 | 56.60 million | +16.0% |
| 1996 | 68.94 million | +21.8% |
| 1997 | 70.34 million | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 66.43 million | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 67.14 million | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 64.40 million | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 61.13 million | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 53.88 million | -11.9% |
| 2003 | 49.21 million | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 42.04 million | -14.6% |
| 2005 | 36.94 million | -12.1% |
| 2006 | 1.76 million | -95.2% |
| 2007 | 2.64 million | +50.0% |
| 2008 | 14.57 million | +451.9% |
| 2009 | 24.77 million | +70.0% |
| 2010 | 35.39 million | +42.9% |
| 2011 | 56.43 million | +59.5% |
| 2012 | 77.21 million | +36.8% |
| 2013 | 87.21 million | +12.9% |
| 2014 | 92.87 million | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 86.85 million | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 79.91 million | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 99.80 million | +24.9% |
| 2018 | 116.68 million | +16.9% |
| 2019 | 133.70 million | +14.6% |
| 2020 | 248.85 million | +86.1% |
| 2021 | 239.31 million | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 304.61 million | +27.3% |
| 2023 | 344.80 million | +13.2% |
| 2024 | 350.21 million | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 330.62 million | -5.6% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 330.62 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 30.19 million, 11.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Benin's 330.62 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 261.33 million, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Outstanding IMF Loans (PRGT), SDR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +451.9% | 2.64 million | 14.57 million |
| 1989 | +162.2% | 2.96 million | 7.76 million |
| 1991 | +148.0% | 6.31 million | 15.65 million |
| 1980 | +134.7% | 5.39 million | 12.65 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.08 million | 0 | 5.39 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.60 million | 2.96 million | 12.70 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 44.71 million | 6.31 million | 70.34 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.13 million | 1.76 million | 64.40 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 86.60 million | 35.39 million | 133.70 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 303.07 million | 239.31 million | 350.21 million | 6 |
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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0167 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 27.71 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0099 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 16.44 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outstanding imf loans (prgt), sdr in Benin?
- Outstanding imf loans (prgt), sdr in Benin was 330.62 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest outstanding imf loans (prgt), sdr recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 350.21 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest outstanding imf loans (prgt), sdr recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Benin rank for outstanding imf loans (prgt), sdr?
- Benin ranks 24th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is outstanding imf loans (prgt), sdr rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 280.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Outstanding IMF Loans (PRGT), SDR. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The Fund Accounts dataset provides information on IMF member countries' transactions with, and accounts with the Fund.