Benin

Sub-Saharan Africa Lower middle income Porto-Novo

Benin posted GDP of $24.57B in 2025. Population stands at 14.81M, while GDP per capita reaches $1,658. Latest available inflation is 1.10%, and unemployment is 1.59%.

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Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)

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1.10%
2025

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)

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60.96 years
2024

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