Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Benin
Benin: Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 155.71 million US dollar in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Benin, 1996–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2023, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Benin stood at 155.71 million US dollar.
The figure is down 10.3% on the previous year and up 1,470.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Benin peaked at 224.28 million US dollar in 2015 and was at its lowest, 25,050 US dollar, in 1997.
Benin ranks 110th of 160 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Benin, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 160,397 US dollar | — |
| 1997 | 25,050 US dollar | -84.4% |
| 1998 | 2.50 million US dollar | +9883.5% |
| 1999 | 1.74 million US dollar | -30.2% |
| 2000 | 3.19 million US dollar | +83.0% |
| 2001 | 3.21 million US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 1.73 million US dollar | -46.2% |
| 2003 | 1.44 million US dollar | -16.7% |
| 2004 | 4.48 million US dollar | +212.1% |
| 2005 | 1.56 million US dollar | -65.2% |
| 2006 | 803,101 US dollar | -48.6% |
| 2007 | 7.19 million US dollar | +794.8% |
| 2008 | 4.58 million US dollar | -36.3% |
| 2009 | 6.89 million US dollar | +50.5% |
| 2010 | 11.83 million US dollar | +71.6% |
| 2011 | 21.70 million US dollar | +83.4% |
| 2012 | 25.12 million US dollar | +15.8% |
| 2013 | 9.92 million US dollar | -60.5% |
| 2014 | 7.70 million US dollar | -22.4% |
| 2015 | 224.28 million US dollar | +2813.7% |
| 2016 | 37.76 million US dollar | -83.2% |
| 2017 | 5.74 million US dollar | -84.8% |
| 2018 | 8.07 million US dollar | +40.6% |
| 2019 | 8.07 million US dollar | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 33.90 million US dollar | +320.0% |
| 2021 | 81.36 million US dollar | +140.0% |
| 2022 | 173.60 million US dollar | +113.4% |
| 2023 | 155.71 million US dollar | -10.3% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 155.71 million US dollar is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 109.56 million US dollar, 1.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Benin's 155.71 million US dollar is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 112.46 million US dollar, 1.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +9883.5% | 25,050 US dollar | 2.50 million US dollar |
| 2015 | +2813.7% | 7.70 million US dollar | 224.28 million US dollar |
| 2007 | +794.8% | 803,101 US dollar | 7.19 million US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.11 million US dollar | 25,050 US dollar | 2.50 million US dollar | 4 |
| 2000s | 3.51 million US dollar | 803,101 US dollar | 7.19 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.02 million US dollar | 5.74 million US dollar | 224.28 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.14 million US dollar | 33.90 million US dollar | 173.60 million US dollar | 4 |
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 portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Benin?
- Portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Benin was 155.71 million US dollar in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 224.28 million US dollar in 2015.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,050 US dollar in 1997.
- How does Benin rank for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Benin ranks 110th out of 160 countries with data for 2023.
- Is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,470.4%. 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 Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.