Terms of trade adjustment in Benin
Benin: Terms of trade adjustment was -92.22 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-92.22 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
155th
of 178 countries
All-time high
97.93 billion constant LCU
in 2019
All-time low
-166.40 billion constant LCU
in 2008
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Benin, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Benin recorded -92.22 billion constant LCU for terms of trade adjustment in 2025.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and down 372.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Benin peaked at 97.93 billion constant LCU in 2019 and was at its lowest, -166.40 billion constant LCU, in 2008.
Benin ranks 155th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Benin, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.48 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 2.77 billion constant LCU | -38.3% |
| 1962 | 3.48 billion constant LCU | +25.8% |
| 1963 | 5.88 billion constant LCU | +68.9% |
| 1964 | 5.00 billion constant LCU | -14.9% |
| 1965 | 7.25 billion constant LCU | +44.9% |
| 1966 | 8.97 billion constant LCU | +23.7% |
| 1967 | 13.45 billion constant LCU | +50.0% |
| 1968 | 36.39 billion constant LCU | +170.5% |
| 1969 | 26.46 billion constant LCU | -27.3% |
| 1970 | 44.50 billion constant LCU | +68.2% |
| 1971 | 47.25 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1972 | 14.51 billion constant LCU | -69.3% |
| 1973 | 54.23 billion constant LCU | +273.7% |
| 1974 | 9.45 billion constant LCU | -82.6% |
| 1975 | -1.98 billion constant LCU | -120.9% |
| 1976 | -14.46 billion constant LCU | +631.0% |
| 1977 | 10.00 billion constant LCU | -169.2% |
| 1978 | 8.94 billion constant LCU | -10.6% |
| 1979 | -10.47 billion constant LCU | -217.2% |
| 1980 | -26.69 billion constant LCU | +154.8% |
| 1981 | -77.11 billion constant LCU | +189.0% |
| 1982 | -346.20 million constant LCU | -99.6% |
| 1983 | 232.67 million constant LCU | -167.2% |
| 1984 | 16.39 billion constant LCU | +6946.5% |
| 1985 | -161.39 million constant LCU | -101.0% |
| 1986 | -31.35 billion constant LCU | +19326.5% |
| 1987 | -41.95 billion constant LCU | +33.8% |
| 1988 | -17.07 billion constant LCU | -59.3% |
| 1989 | -26.10 billion constant LCU | +52.9% |
| 1990 | -36.73 billion constant LCU | +40.8% |
| 1991 | -31.22 billion constant LCU | -15.0% |
| 1992 | -43.45 billion constant LCU | +39.2% |
| 1993 | -82.08 billion constant LCU | +88.9% |
| 1994 | -89.59 billion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 1995 | -74.21 billion constant LCU | -17.2% |
| 1996 | -30.83 billion constant LCU | -58.5% |
| 1997 | -37.42 billion constant LCU | +21.4% |
| 1998 | -69.96 billion constant LCU | +86.9% |
| 1999 | -150.19 billion constant LCU | +114.7% |
| 2000 | -105.07 billion constant LCU | -30.0% |
| 2001 | -120.64 billion constant LCU | +14.8% |
| 2002 | -112.89 billion constant LCU | -6.4% |
| 2003 | -99.50 billion constant LCU | -11.9% |
| 2004 | -36.97 billion constant LCU | -62.8% |
| 2005 | -123.63 billion constant LCU | +234.4% |
| 2006 | -123.95 billion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 2007 | -155.01 billion constant LCU | +25.1% |
| 2008 | -166.40 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2009 | -133.00 billion constant LCU | -20.1% |
| 2010 | -100.67 billion constant LCU | -24.3% |
| 2011 | -63.49 billion constant LCU | -36.9% |
| 2012 | -65.45 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2013 | -11.85 billion constant LCU | -81.9% |
| 2014 | -59.89 billion constant LCU | +405.5% |
| 2015 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 71.47 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2017 | 1.17 billion constant LCU | -98.4% |
| 2018 | -12.07 billion constant LCU | -1128.0% |
| 2019 | 97.93 billion constant LCU | -911.4% |
| 2020 | 33.79 billion constant LCU | -65.5% |
| 2021 | 47.49 billion constant LCU | +40.5% |
| 2022 | -48.65 billion constant LCU | -202.4% |
| 2023 | -113.44 billion constant LCU | +133.2% |
| 2024 | -88.37 billion constant LCU | -22.1% |
| 2025 | -92.22 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.41 billion constant LCU | 2.77 billion constant LCU | 36.39 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 16.20 billion constant LCU | -14.46 billion constant LCU | 54.23 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -20.41 billion constant LCU | -77.11 billion constant LCU | 16.39 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -64.57 billion constant LCU | -150.19 billion constant LCU | -30.83 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -117.71 billion constant LCU | -166.40 billion constant LCU | -36.97 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -14.28 billion constant LCU | -100.67 billion constant LCU | 97.93 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -43.57 billion constant LCU | -113.44 billion constant LCU | 47.49 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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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)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 16.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3281 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 544.15 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 12.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 190.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 316,656 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 14.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.965 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Benin?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Benin was -92.22 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 97.93 billion constant LCU in 2019.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -166.40 billion constant LCU in 2008.
- How does Benin rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Benin ranks 155th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.