Global Statistics and Country Indicators
Overview of Benin
Overview of BeninLoading...
- Region
- Africa
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
Economy
| GDP | 29.82B | #120 / 189 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per Capita | 1,904 | #161 / 189 | 2027 |
| GDP Growth | 6.8% | #18 / 190 | 2027 |
| Unemployment Rate | No data | - | - |
Population
Trade
| Trade Balance | -1.08B | #116 / 218 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exports | 4.07B | #130 / 218 | 2025 |
| Imports | 5.15B | #141 / 218 | 2025 |
Government Finance
| Government Gross Debt | 56.5% | #80 / 186 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Balance | -3.1% | #102 / 189 | 2027 |
Society
| HDI | 0.515 | #173 / 193 | 2023 |
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Environment
| CO2 Emissions per Capita | 0.49 t | #164 / 203 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area | 114,763 | #99 / 225 | 2023 |