The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Benin expanded 7.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Benin averaged 4.52 percent from 1961 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 9.95 percent in the fourth quarter of 1981 and a record low of -4.90 percent in the fourth quarter of 1975. source: Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)

GDP Annual Growth Rate in Benin is expected to be 7.30 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Benin GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 6.50 percent in 2027 and 6.30 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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GDP 21.48 19.67 USD Billion Dec 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate 7.40 7.50 percent Dec 2025
GDP Constant Prices 12242.20 11327.60 XOF Billion Dec 2025
GDP from Agriculture 3102.80 2935.20 XOF Billion Dec 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 1208.90 1113.40 XOF Billion Dec 2025
GDP from Mining 54.60 49.50 XOF Billion Dec 2025
GDP from Public Administration 926.00 837.00 XOF Billion Dec 2025
GDP from Services 5841.40 5383.40 XOF Billion Dec 2025
GDP from Transport 1049.20 969.60 XOF Billion Dec 2025
GDP from Utilities 105.00 97.00 XOF Billion Dec 2025
GDP per Capita 1324.78 1263.62 USD Dec 2024
GDP per Capita PPP 3901.33 3721.21 USD Dec 2024


Benin GDP Annual Growth Rate
Benin is one of the healthiest African democracies and has an active civil society. Agriculture is the most important sector of the economy. A large part of the population still depends on subsistence agriculture and agriculture products account for over 70 percent of total exports. Recent government investment in infrastructure, agriculture and tourism may result in growth in coming years.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
7.40 7.50 9.95 -4.90 1961 - 2025 percent Quarterly
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