Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Benin
Benin: Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 20.99 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Benin, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Benin is 20.99, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and down 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Benin peaked at 26.98 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 11.76, in 2005.
Benin ranks 33rd of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.05 | — |
| 2001 | 14.21 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 14.37 | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 13.36 | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 12.69 | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 11.76 | -7.4% |
| 2006 | 13.55 | +15.3% |
| 2007 | 16.53 | +21.9% |
| 2008 | 16.72 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 14.9 | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 17.4 | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 15.56 | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 16.84 | +8.2% |
| 2013 | 19.95 | +18.4% |
| 2014 | 22.93 | +14.9% |
| 2015 | 24.03 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | 26.98 | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 25.95 | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 26.83 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 24.39 | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 22.35 | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 23.48 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 24.51 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 22.93 | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 20.93 | -8.7% |
| 2025 | 19.97 | -4.6% |
| 2026 | 20.46 | +2.4% |
| 2027 | 20.99 | +2.6% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 20.99 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.37, 69% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Benin's 20.99 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 25.58, 82% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.32 | 11.76 | 16.72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.09 | 15.56 | 26.98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.95 | 19.97 | 24.51 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 30 Angola 21.78 compare
- 31 Madagascar 21.69 compare
- 32 Sierra Leone 21.15 compare
- 34 Tanzania 20.28 compare
- 35 Equatorial Guinea 20.25 compare
- 36 Niger 19.78 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Benin?
- Exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Benin was 20.99 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 26.98 in 2016.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.76 in 2005.
- How does Benin rank for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Benin ranks 33rd out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.