Benin Live GDP
$20,598,720,600
GDP Added Today
$44,693,203
Benin GDP (2026)
LiveBenin has a growing West African economy supported by agriculture, trade, transportation, services, and expanding infrastructure. Cotton remains the country's leading export, while its strategic port plays an important role in regional commerce. This page provides the latest Benin GDP data, historical performance, and economic prospects for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
7.00%
vs 2025
โผ โ0.50%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,809
vs 2025
โฒ +$175
Global Rank (Nominal)
#125
of 218 countries
World Share
0.02%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Benin GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$27.79B
Lowest GDP
$1.37B
Average Growth
4.28%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
9.30%
Weakest Growth
-2.80%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Benin
0.02%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.16%
Key Findings
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Benin's GDP in 2026 is $27.79B.
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It ranks #125 among 218 countries.
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Benin contributes 0.02% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $1,809 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 7.00% in 2026.
Historical Data
Benin GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $27,786,000,000 | 7.00% | $1,809 | 0.02% | #124 |
| 2025 | $24,382,000,000 | 7.50% | $1,634 | 0.02% | #125 |
| 2024 | $21,487,000,000 | 7.50% | $1,482 | 0.02% | #127 |
| 2023 | $19,679,000,000 | 6.40% | $1,395 | 0.02% | #128 |
| 2022 | $17,439,000,000 | 6.30% | $1,267 | 0.02% | #131 |
| 2021 | $17,699,000,000 | 7.20% | $1,320 | 0.02% | #126 |
| 2020 | $15,674,000,000 | 3.80% | $1,199 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2019 | $14,697,000,000 | 7.10% | $1,155 | 0.02% | #132 |
| 2018 | $14,346,000,000 | 6.60% | $1,158 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2017 | $12,766,000,000 | 5.60% | $1,060 | 0.02% | #136 |
| 2016 | $11,818,000,000 | 3.30% | $1,010 | 0.02% | #136 |
| 2015 | $11,389,000,000 | 1.80% | $1,003 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2014 | $13,288,000,000 | 6.40% | $1,205 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2013 | $12,518,000,000 | 7.20% | $1,169 | 0.02% | #135 |
| 2012 | $11,148,000,000 | 4.80% | $1,072 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 2011 | $10,691,000,000 | 3.00% | $1,059 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 2010 | $9,543,000,000 | 2.10% | $974 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 2009 | $9,728,000,000 | 2.30% | $1,023 | 0.02% | #131 |
| 2008 | $9,787,000,000 | 4.90% | $1,060 | 0.02% | #136 |
| 2007 | $8,170,000,000 | 6.00% | $912 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 2006 | $7,034,000,000 | 3.90% | $809 | 0.01% | #133 |
| 2005 | $6,571,000,000 | 1.70% | $780 | 0.01% | #133 |
| 2004 | $6,187,000,000 | 4.40% | $758 | 0.01% | #128 |
| 2003 | $5,348,000,000 | 3.40% | $676 | 0.01% | #127 |
| 2002 | $4,191,000,000 | 4.60% | $546 | 0.01% | #133 |
| 2001 | $3,666,000,000 | 5.30% | $492 | 0.01% | #136 |
| 2000 | $3,522,000,000 | 5.90% | $488 | 0.01% | #135 |
| 1999 | $3,681,000,000 | 4.40% | $526 | 0.01% | #131 |
| 1998 | $3,362,000,000 | 4.00% | $495 | 0.01% | #134 |
| 1997 | $3,124,000,000 | 5.70% | $475 | 0.01% | #135 |
| 1996 | $3,251,000,000 | 4.30% | $509 | 0.01% | #132 |
| 1995 | $2,993,000,000 | 6.00% | $481 | 0.01% | #133 |
| 1994 | $2,227,000,000 | 2.00% | $365 | 0.01% | #133 |
| 1993 | $3,199,000,000 | 5.80% | $545 | 0.01% | #120 |
| 1992 | $3,284,000,000 | 3.00% | $585 | 0.01% | #117 |
| 1991 | $2,954,000,000 | 4.20% | $542 | 0.01% | #113 |
| 1990 | $2,890,000,000 | 9.00% | $547 | 0.01% | #111 |
| 1989 | $2,370,000,000 | -2.80% | $463 | 0.01% | #113 |
| 1988 | $2,552,000,000 | 3.40% | $513 | 0.01% | #111 |
| 1987 | $2,430,000,000 | -2.10% | $504 | 0.01% | #110 |
| 1986 | $2,036,000,000 | 2.70% | $436 | 0.01% | #114 |
| 1985 | $1,580,000,000 | 4.30% | $349 | 0.01% | #114 |
| 1984 | $1,456,000,000 | 0.40% | $332 | 0.01% | #113 |
| 1983 | $1,365,000,000 | -2.00% | $321 | 0.01% | #115 |
| 1982 | $1,542,000,000 | 1.70% | $375 | 0.01% | #113 |
| 1981 | $1,557,000,000 | 1.90% | $390 | 0.01% | #114 |
| 1980 | $2,302,000,000 | 9.30% | $597 | 0.02% | #107 |
Benin GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $30,179,000,000 | 6.70% | $1,909 | 0.02% | #119 |
| 2028 | $32,731,000,000 | 6.60% | $2,010 | 0.02% | #119 |
| 2029 | $35,543,000,000 | 6.50% | $2,118 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2030 | $38,456,000,000 | 6.00% | $2,223 | 0.03% | #118 |
| 2031 | $41,601,000,000 | 6.00% | $2,335 | 0.03% | #117 |
Benin Economy Overview
Benin has a growing economy supported by agriculture, trade, transportation, construction, and services. Cotton remains the country's most important export crop, while maize, cassava, yams, cashew nuts, and palm products contribute significantly to agricultural production. Agriculture continues to employ a large share of the population.
The Port of Cotonou serves as a major gateway for regional trade, supporting logistics, warehousing, and transportation services. Retail, telecommunications, banking, tourism, and public infrastructure projects have also expanded, helping diversify economic activity beyond agriculture.
Benin GDP Outlook
Beninโs prospects are supported by cotton exports, regional trade, public infrastructure projects, agriculture, and growing service industries. Expansion of the Port of Cotonou, transport corridors, food processing, textiles, tourism, and digital services could strengthen the countryโs commercial role in West Africa. Improvements in electricity and logistics may attract more private investment. Climate risks, commodity dependence, informal employment, regional insecurity, limited industrial capacity, and reliance on trade with neighboring economies remain important constraints.