Exports of commodity 4 (constant US$) in Benin
Benin: Exports of commodity 4 (constant US$) was 9.80 million constant US$ in 1989. ▼ Falling
Exports of commodity 4 in Benin, 1979–1989
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 1989, exports of commodity 4 in Benin stood at 9.80 million constant US$. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of up 133.3% on the previous year and up 38.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 4 in Benin peaked at 9.80 million constant US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, 3.50 million constant US$, in 1987.
That places Benin 25th out of 39 countries with data for 1989, putting it in the middle of the range.
Exports of commodity 4 (constant US$) in Benin, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 7.10 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 7.50 million constant US$ | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 4.70 million constant US$ | -37.3% |
| 1987 | 3.50 million constant US$ | -25.5% |
| 1988 | 4.20 million constant US$ | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 9.80 million constant US$ | +133.3% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 9.80 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.09 million constant US$, 35% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Benin's 9.80 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 44.86 million constant US$, 22% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.10 million constant US$ | 7.10 million constant US$ | 7.10 million constant US$ | 1 |
| 1980s | 5.94 million constant US$ | 3.50 million constant US$ | 9.80 million constant US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 22 Botswana 18.64 million constant US$
- 23 Madagascar 17.56 million constant US$ compare
- 24 Egypt 14.31 million constant US$
- 26 Congo 2.97 million constant US$ compare
- 27 Sierra Leone 2.67 million constant US$
- 28 Burundi 2.54 million constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 4 in Benin?
- Exports of commodity 4 in Benin was 9.80 million constant US$ in 1989, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 4 recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 9.80 million constant US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 4 recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.50 million constant US$ in 1987.
- How does Benin rank for exports of commodity 4?
- Benin ranks 25th out of 39 countries with data for 1989.
- Is exports of commodity 4 rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 4 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 4 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.