Benin 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$11.14 billion
↑ 4.19% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$1,071.53
↑ 1.14% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.81%
↑ 1.85pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.74%
↑ 4.04pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $10.69 billion | $11.14 billion | +4.19% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,059.41 | $1,071.53 | +1.14% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.96% | 4.81% | +1.85pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.70% | 6.74% | +4.04pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.65% | 2.41% | -0.24pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $11.14 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,071.53
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.81%
- Gross National Income
- $11.07 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.74%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.70%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.41%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -2.47%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -5.18%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Benin's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $11.14 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Benin for 2012 is $1,071.53. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Benin for 2012 is 6.74%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Benin's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 4.81%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Benin for 2012 is 2.41%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.