Benin 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$17.69 billion
↑ 13.02% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$1,318.83
↑ 10.13% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
7.16%
↑ 3.31pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.73%
↓ 1.29pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $15.65 billion | $17.69 billion | +13.02% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,197.50 | $1,318.83 | +10.13% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.85% | 7.16% | +3.31pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.02% | 1.73% | -1.29pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 1.50% | 1.78% | +0.28pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $17.69 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,318.83
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 7.16%
- Gross National Income
- $17.50 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.73%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.62%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 1.78%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.56%
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)
- -4.15%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Benin's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $17.69 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Benin for 2021 is $1,318.83. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Benin for 2021 is 1.73%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Benin's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 7.16%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Benin for 2021 is 1.78%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.