Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Benin
Benin: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 26.44 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Benin, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Benin is 26.44, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Benin peaked at 32.56 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 17.43, in 2005.
Benin ranks 32nd 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.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.16 | — |
| 2001 | 20.34 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 21.26 | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 20.1 | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 18.27 | -9.1% |
| 2005 | 17.43 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 19.89 | +14.1% |
| 2007 | 25.77 | +29.5% |
| 2008 | 24.62 | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 23.03 | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 24.04 | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 21.58 | -10.2% |
| 2012 | 23.22 | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 26.81 | +15.4% |
| 2014 | 31.35 | +16.9% |
| 2015 | 30.67 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 31.43 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 31.46 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 32.56 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 29.31 | -10.0% |
| 2020 | 25.13 | -14.3% |
| 2021 | 27.85 | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 30.39 | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 31.46 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 27.35 | -13.1% |
| 2025 | 25.73 | -5.9% |
| 2026 | 25.88 | +0.6% |
| 2027 | 26.44 | +2.1% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 26.44 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 83% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Benin's 26.44 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.77, 89% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.09 | 17.43 | 25.77 | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.24 | 21.58 | 32.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.53 | 25.13 | 31.46 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 29 Mali 28.23 compare
- 30 Sierra Leone 28.19 compare
- 31 Sao Tome and Principe 27.76 compare
- 33 Zimbabwe 25.88 compare
- 34 Niger 24.22 compare
- 35 Guinea-Bissau 24.09 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Benin?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Benin was 26.44 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 32.56 in 2018.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.43 in 2005.
- How does Benin rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Benin ranks 32nd out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. 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 Imports 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.