Where China ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled in Benin
Benin: Where China ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled was 3 rank in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled in Benin, 1963–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in rank.
Analysis
In 2024, where china ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled in Benin stood at 3 rank.
That represents a change of up 50.0% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, where china ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled in Benin peaked at 17 rank in 1964 and was at its lowest, 2 rank, in 1973.
That places Benin 48th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled in Benin, year by year
| Year | rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 16 rank | — |
| 1964 | 17 rank | +6.2% |
| 1965 | 9 rank | -47.1% |
| 1966 | 8 rank | -11.1% |
| 1967 | 8 rank | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 7 rank | -12.5% |
| 1969 | 9 rank | +28.6% |
| 1970 | 11 rank | +22.2% |
| 1971 | 12 rank | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 6 rank | -50.0% |
| 1973 | 2 rank | -66.7% |
| 1974 | 5 rank | +150.0% |
| 1975 | 5 rank | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 8 rank | +60.0% |
| 1977 | 10 rank | +25.0% |
| 1978 | 5 rank | -50.0% |
| 1979 | 6 rank | +20.0% |
| 1980 | 4 rank | -33.3% |
| 1981 | 6 rank | +50.0% |
| 1982 | 4 rank | -33.3% |
| 1983 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 6 rank | +50.0% |
| 1986 | 4 rank | -33.3% |
| 1987 | 6 rank | +50.0% |
| 1988 | 9 rank | +50.0% |
| 1989 | 9 rank | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 10 rank | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 7 rank | -30.0% |
| 1992 | 7 rank | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 5 rank | -28.6% |
| 1994 | 7 rank | +40.0% |
| 1995 | 12 rank | +71.4% |
| 1996 | 7 rank | -41.7% |
| 1997 | 4 rank | -42.9% |
| 1998 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2 rank | -50.0% |
| 2002 | 2 rank | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2 rank | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2 rank | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 4 rank | +100.0% |
| 2006 | 2 rank | -50.0% |
| 2007 | 2 rank | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2 rank | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2 rank | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2 rank | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3 rank | +50.0% |
| 2012 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4 rank | +33.3% |
| 2014 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2 rank | -50.0% |
| 2016 | 4 rank | +100.0% |
| 2017 | 3 rank | -25.0% |
| 2018 | 4 rank | +33.3% |
| 2019 | 2 rank | -50.0% |
| 2020 | 2 rank | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2 rank | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 2 rank | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2 rank | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 3 rank | +50.0% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 3 rank is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1 rank, 3.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Benin's 3 rank is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.5 rank, 2.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.57 rank | 7 rank | 17 rank | 7 |
| 1970s | 7 rank | 2 rank | 12 rank | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.6 rank | 4 rank | 9 rank | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.7 rank | 4 rank | 12 rank | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.4 rank | 2 rank | 4 rank | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.1 rank | 2 rank | 4 rank | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.2 rank | 2 rank | 3 rank | 5 |
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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)
- 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 where china ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled in Benin?
- Where china ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled in Benin was 3 rank in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest where china ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 17 rank in 1964.
- What is the lowest where china ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 rank in 1973.
- How does Benin rank for where china ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled?
- Benin ranks 48th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is where china ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Where China ranks among a country’s import partners, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners with 242 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Where China ranks among a country’s import partners International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners with 242 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.