Benin 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$11.82 billion
↑ 3.80% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$1,010.53
↑ 0.81% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.34%
↑ 1.56pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
-0.79%
↓ 1.01pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $11.39 billion | $11.82 billion | +3.80% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,002.42 | $1,010.53 | +0.81% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.78% | 3.34% | +1.56pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.22% | -0.79% | -1.01pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 1.82% | 1.78% | -0.04pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $11.82 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,010.53
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.34%
- Gross National Income
- $11.78 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- -0.79%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.68%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 1.78%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.58%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -3.00%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Benin's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $11.82 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Benin for 2016 is $1,010.53. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Benin for 2016 is -0.79%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Benin's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 3.34%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Benin for 2016 is 1.78%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.