Transport services in Benin
Benin: Transport services was 27.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Transport services in Benin, 1974–2023
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2023, transport services in Benin stood at 27.9%.
That represents a change of down 7.7% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, transport services in Benin peaked at 65.9% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 3.7%, in 2008.
Benin ranks 49th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Transport services in Benin, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 65.9% | — |
| 1975 | 65.8% | -0.1% |
| 1976 | 50.8% | -22.9% |
| 1977 | 58.7% | +15.6% |
| 1978 | 53.1% | -9.6% |
| 1979 | 55.9% | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 56.8% | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 56.2% | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 56.3% | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 57.4% | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 45.7% | -20.5% |
| 1985 | 39.6% | -13.2% |
| 1986 | 56.9% | +43.4% |
| 1987 | 59.0% | +3.7% |
| 1988 | 34.7% | -41.2% |
| 1989 | 31.0% | -10.6% |
| 1990 | 28.9% | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 23.0% | -20.5% |
| 1992 | 24.3% | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 27.6% | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 25.6% | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 21.1% | -17.3% |
| 1996 | 12.3% | -41.7% |
| 1997 | 22.0% | +78.3% |
| 1998 | 18.6% | -15.5% |
| 1999 | 11.3% | -39.4% |
| 2000 | 13.3% | +18.2% |
| 2001 | 13.3% | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 8.4% | -36.7% |
| 2003 | 8.3% | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 15.6% | +87.2% |
| 2005 | 16.9% | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 13.5% | -20.4% |
| 2007 | 4.2% | -68.9% |
| 2008 | 3.7% | -10.7% |
| 2009 | 8.1% | +117.4% |
| 2010 | 26.9% | +231.1% |
| 2011 | 27.7% | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 25.9% | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 27.6% | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 30.6% | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 41.7% | +36.0% |
| 2016 | 40.2% | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 43.0% | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| 2019 | 32.0% | -14.0% |
| 2020 | 33.4% | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 36.1% | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 30.3% | -16.1% |
| 2023 | 27.9% | -7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 58.4% | 50.8% | 65.9% | 6 |
| 1980s | 49.4% | 31.0% | 59.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.5% | 11.3% | 28.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.3% | 25.9% | 43.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.9% | 27.9% | 36.1% | 4 |
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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)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 8.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 339.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 562,732 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 7.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5398 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 895.18 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 13.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6719 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is transport services in Benin?
- Transport services in Benin was 27.9% in 2023, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest transport services recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 65.9% in 1974.
- What is the lowest transport services recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.7% in 2008.
- How does Benin rank for transport services?
- Benin ranks 49th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is transport services rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Transport services (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Transport services covers the process of carriage of people and objects from one location to another as well as related supporting and auxiliary services. Also included are postal and courier services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.