Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) in Benin
Benin: Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) was 84.20 million constant US$ in 1989. ◆ Volatile
Exports of commodity 1 in Benin, 1979–1989
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of commodity 1 in Benin is 84.20 million constant US$, measured in 1989. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of up 245.1% on the previous year and up 121.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 1 in Benin peaked at 84.20 million constant US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, 21.40 million constant US$, in 1986.
That places Benin 26th out of 44 countries with data for 1989, putting it in the middle of the range.
Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) in Benin, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 38.00 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 46.20 million constant US$ | +21.6% |
| 1986 | 21.40 million constant US$ | -53.7% |
| 1987 | 31.50 million constant US$ | +47.2% |
| 1988 | 24.40 million constant US$ | -22.5% |
| 1989 | 84.20 million constant US$ | +245.1% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 84.20 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 113.96 million constant US$, 74% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Benin's 84.20 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 462.90 million constant US$, 18% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 38.00 million constant US$ | 38.00 million constant US$ | 38.00 million constant US$ | 1 |
| 1980s | 41.54 million constant US$ | 21.40 million constant US$ | 84.20 million constant US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 23 Sierra Leone 113.96 million constant US$
- 24 Kenya 90.30 million constant US$
- 25 Senegal 84.97 million constant US$ compare
- 27 Chad 81.84 million constant US$
- 28 Central African Republic 74.26 million constant US$
- 29 Burundi 56.76 million constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 1 in Benin?
- Exports of commodity 1 in Benin was 84.20 million constant US$ in 1989, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 84.20 million constant US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.40 million constant US$ in 1986.
- How does Benin rank for exports of commodity 1?
- Benin ranks 26th out of 44 countries with data for 1989.
- Is exports of commodity 1 rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 1 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.