Other capital flows, net in Benin
Benin: Other capital flows, net was 202.79 million BoP, current US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2005)
202.79 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 462.1%
World rank
14th
of 51 countries
All-time high
412.63 million BoP, current US$
in 1989
All-time low
-108.71 million BoP, current US$
in 1993
Years of data
41
1965–2005
Other capital flows, net in Benin, 1965–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Benin recorded 202.79 million BoP, current US$ for other capital flows, net in 2005.
The figure is up 462.1% on the previous year and up 25,443.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other capital flows, net in Benin peaked at 412.63 million BoP, current US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, -108.71 million BoP, current US$, in 1993.
That places Benin 14th out of 51 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other capital flows, net in Benin, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1.10 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 5.60 million BoP, current US$ | +409.1% |
| 1967 | 14.20 million BoP, current US$ | +153.6% |
| 1968 | 3.70 million BoP, current US$ | -73.9% |
| 1969 | 3.60 million BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 1.70 million BoP, current US$ | -52.8% |
| 1971 | -1.10 million BoP, current US$ | -164.7% |
| 1972 | 2.30 million BoP, current US$ | -309.1% |
| 1973 | 4.20 million BoP, current US$ | +82.6% |
| 1974 | 10.70 million BoP, current US$ | +154.8% |
| 1975 | 15.80 million BoP, current US$ | +47.7% |
| 1976 | 52.10 million BoP, current US$ | +229.7% |
| 1977 | 39.50 million BoP, current US$ | -24.2% |
| 1978 | 57.30 million BoP, current US$ | +45.1% |
| 1979 | 16.30 million BoP, current US$ | -71.6% |
| 1980 | 116.30 million BoP, current US$ | +613.5% |
| 1981 | 285.70 million BoP, current US$ | +145.7% |
| 1982 | 186.80 million BoP, current US$ | -34.6% |
| 1983 | 58.80 million BoP, current US$ | -68.5% |
| 1984 | 116.40 million BoP, current US$ | +98.0% |
| 1985 | 25.20 million BoP, current US$ | -78.4% |
| 1986 | 77.20 million BoP, current US$ | +206.3% |
| 1987 | -89.60 million BoP, current US$ | -216.1% |
| 1988 | -8.30 million BoP, current US$ | -90.7% |
| 1989 | 412.63 million BoP, current US$ | -5071.5% |
| 1990 | 80.38 million BoP, current US$ | -80.5% |
| 1991 | 48.11 million BoP, current US$ | -40.1% |
| 1992 | 89.08 million BoP, current US$ | +85.2% |
| 1993 | -108.71 million BoP, current US$ | -222.0% |
| 1994 | -65.14 million BoP, current US$ | -40.1% |
| 1995 | -800,181 BoP, current US$ | -98.8% |
| 1996 | -25.14 million BoP, current US$ | +3041.8% |
| 1997 | 39.49 million BoP, current US$ | -257.1% |
| 1998 | 27.11 million BoP, current US$ | -31.3% |
| 1999 | 186.57 million BoP, current US$ | +588.1% |
| 2000 | 81.72 million BoP, current US$ | -56.2% |
| 2001 | 59.09 million BoP, current US$ | -27.7% |
| 2002 | 32.30 million BoP, current US$ | -45.3% |
| 2003 | 52.00 million BoP, current US$ | +61.0% |
| 2004 | -56.00 million BoP, current US$ | -207.7% |
| 2005 | 202.79 million BoP, current US$ | -462.1% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 202.79 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -41.60 million BoP, current US$. (24 countries reporting)
- Benin's 202.79 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other capital flows, net in Benin changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +5071.5% | -8.30 million BoP, current US$ | 412.63 million BoP, current US$ |
| 1996 | -3041.8% | -800,181 BoP, current US$ | -25.14 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.64 million BoP, current US$ | 1.10 million BoP, current US$ | 14.20 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 19.88 million BoP, current US$ | -1.10 million BoP, current US$ | 57.30 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 118.11 million BoP, current US$ | -89.60 million BoP, current US$ | 412.63 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.09 million BoP, current US$ | -108.71 million BoP, current US$ | 186.57 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 61.98 million BoP, current US$ | -56.00 million BoP, current US$ | 202.79 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 11 Malawi 254.45 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 12 Madagascar 230.71 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Democratic Republic of Congo 210.78 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 15 Lesotho 186.45 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Guinea 159.52 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Niger 94.75 million BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other capital flows, net in Benin?
- Other capital flows, net in Benin was 202.79 million BoP, current US$ in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other capital flows, net recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 412.63 million BoP, current US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest other capital flows, net recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -108.71 million BoP, current US$ in 1993.
- How does Benin rank for other capital flows, net?
- Benin ranks 14th out of 51 countries with data for 2005.
- Is other capital flows, net rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25,443.1%. 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 Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The sum of short-term capital, net errors and omissions, and capital transactions not included elsewhere. Data denominated in current U.S. dollars.