Benin 2019
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2019
Key Economic Indicators (2019)
GDP (Current USD)
$14.39 billion
↑ 0.91% vs 2018GDP per Capita
$1,130.82
↓ 1.82% vs 2018GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.87%
↑ 0.17pp vs 2018Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.73%
↓ 0.19pp vs 2018Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $14.26 billion | $14.39 billion | +0.91% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,151.74 | $1,130.82 | -1.82% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.70% | 6.87% | +0.17pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.92% | 0.73% | -0.19pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 1.41% | 1.21% | -0.20pp |
All Economic Indicators (2019)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $14.39 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,130.82
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.87%
- Gross National Income
- $14.32 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.73%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- -0.40%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 1.21%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.11%
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)
- -4.00%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2019, Benin's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $14.39 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Benin for 2019 is $1,130.82. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Benin for 2019 is 0.73%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Benin's annual GDP growth rate for 2019 is 6.87%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Benin for 2019 is 1.21%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.