Benin GDP Per Capita (2026)
Benin has a developing West African economy supported by agriculture, cotton production, trade, transport, construction, services, and regional commerce. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic output compares with the country’s growing population and helps track changes in production per resident. Explore Benin’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,809
Est. in USD
World Rank
#162
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+10.7%
+$175
Africa Rank
#29
Out of 54 countries
1. Benin GDP Per Capita in 2026
Benin’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across agriculture, trade, services, construction, and other activities. Cotton and regional commerce play important roles in national production. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer basis for comparing Benin with economies of different sizes and stages of development.
2. Benin GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Benin GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,809 | +10.7% |
| 2025 | $1,634 | +10.3% |
| 2024 | $1,482 | +6.2% |
| 2023 | $1,395 | +10.1% |
| 2022 | $1,267 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | $1,320 | +10.1% |
| 2020 | $1,199 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $1,155 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | $1,158 | +9.2% |
| 2017 | $1,060 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | $1,010 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,003 | -16.8% |
| 2014 | $1,205 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | $1,169 | +9.0% |
| 2012 | $1,072 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $1,059 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | $974 | -4.8% |
| 2009 | $1,023 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | $1,060 | +16.2% |
| 2007 | $912 | +12.7% |
| 2006 | $809 | +3.7% |
| 2005 | $780 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | $758 | +12.1% |
| 2003 | $676 | +23.8% |
| 2002 | $546 | +11.0% |
| 2001 | $492 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | $488 | -7.2% |
| 1999 | $526 | +6.3% |
| 1998 | $495 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | $475 | -6.7% |
| 1996 | $509 | +5.8% |
| 1995 | $481 | +31.8% |
| 1994 | $365 | -33.0% |
| 1993 | $545 | -6.8% |
| 1992 | $585 | +7.9% |
| 1991 | $542 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | $547 | +18.1% |
| 1989 | $463 | -9.7% |
| 1988 | $513 | +1.8% |
| 1987 | $504 | +15.6% |
| 1986 | $436 | +24.9% |
| 1985 | $349 | +5.1% |
| 1984 | $332 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | $321 | -14.4% |
| 1982 | $375 | -3.8% |
| 1981 | $390 | -34.7% |
| 1980 | $597 | — |
4. Benin GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+10.7%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+37.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+79.1%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+123.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Benin’s GDP per capita has generally increased as infrastructure, trade, agriculture, services, investment, and urbanization have expanded. Population growth, commodity prices, inflation, weather conditions, and regional demand can influence annual progress. Historical data helps show whether broader economic expansion is translating into sustained improvements in output per resident.
5. Benin GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Benin
$1,809
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Benin’s GDP per capita is approximately
45.2%
below the
Africa average
and
92.8%
below the world average.
6. Benin GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Comoros | $1,951 |
| #27 | Guinea | $1,848 |
| #28 | Zambia | $1,831 |
| #29 | Benin | $1,809 |
| #30 | Nigeria | $1,556 |
| #31 | Uganda | $1,476 |
| #32 | Guinea-Bissau | $1,449 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Benin
Benin GDP (Nominal)
$27.8 Billion
(2026)
Benin GDP Per Capita
$1,809
(2026)
Benin’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the overall size and structure of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of production per resident. Considering both indicators together offers a fuller picture of economic development.
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8. Benin GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,909 | +5.5% |
| 2028 | $2,010 | +5.3% |
| 2029 | $2,118 | +5.4% |
| 2030 | $2,223 | +5.0% |
Benin GDP per capita is projected to reach $2,223 by 2030, representing a 22.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Benin GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Benin GDP per capita is estimated at $1,809 in 2026.
It ranks #162 globally and #29 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 10.7% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 37.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 79.1%.
It is approximately 45.2% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 92.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $2,223 by 2030, 22.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Benin GDP Per Capita FAQs
Benin GDP per capita is estimated at $1,809 in 2026.
Benin ranks #162 globally and #29 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 10.7% compared with 2025.
Benin GDP per capita was approximately $1,003 in 2015.
Benin GDP per capita is approximately 45.2% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.