Benin 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$12.70 billion
↑ 7.45% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$1,054.97
↑ 4.40% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.67%
↑ 2.33pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.04%
↑ 0.84pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $11.82 billion | $12.70 billion | +7.45% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,010.53 | $1,054.97 | +4.40% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.34% | 5.67% | +2.33pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | -0.79% | 0.04% | +0.84pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 1.78% | 1.66% | -0.13pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $12.70 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,054.97
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.67%
- Gross National Income
- $12.67 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.04%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- -0.37%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 1.66%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.33%
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)
- -4.18%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Benin's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $12.70 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Benin for 2017 is $1,054.97. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Benin for 2017 is 0.04%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Benin's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 5.67%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Benin for 2017 is 1.66%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.