Benin 2022
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022
Key Economic Indicators (2022)
GDP (Current USD)
$17.40 billion
↓ 1.63% vs 2021GDP per Capita
$1,264.71
↓ 4.10% vs 2021GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.25%
↓ 0.90pp vs 2021Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.35%
↓ 0.38pp vs 2021Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $17.69 billion | $17.40 billion | -1.63% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,318.83 | $1,264.71 | -4.10% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 7.16% | 6.25% | -0.90pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.73% | 1.35% | -0.38pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 1.78% | 1.69% | -0.09pp |
All Economic Indicators (2022)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $17.40 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,264.71
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.25%
- Gross National Income
- $17.22 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.35%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.14%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 1.69%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
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)
- -6.01%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2022, Benin's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $17.40 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Benin for 2022 is $1,264.71. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Benin for 2022 is 1.35%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Benin's annual GDP growth rate for 2022 is 6.25%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Benin for 2022 is 1.69%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.