Benin 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$14.26 billion
↑ 12.29% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$1,151.74
↑ 9.17% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.70%
↑ 1.03pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.92%
↑ 0.88pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $12.70 billion | $14.26 billion | +12.29% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,054.97 | $1,151.74 | +9.17% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.67% | 6.70% | +1.03pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.04% | 0.92% | +0.88pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 1.66% | 1.41% | -0.25pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $14.26 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,151.74
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.70%
- Gross National Income
- $14.21 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.92%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 0.67%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 1.41%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 6.05%
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)
- -4.55%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Benin's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $14.26 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Benin for 2018 is $1,151.74. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Benin for 2018 is 0.92%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Benin's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 6.70%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Benin for 2018 is 1.41%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.