Gross Domestic Product of Benin grew 4.9% in 2008 compared to last year. This rate is 11 -tenths of one percent less than the figure of 6% published in 2007.
The GDP figure in 2008 was €6,655$9,787 million, Benin is number 135 in the ranking of GDP of the 196 countries that we publish. The absolute value of GDP in Benin rose €694$1,617 million with respect to 2007.
The GDP per capita of Benin in 2008 was €765$1,125, €60$159 higher than in 2007, it was €705$966.
If we order the countries according to their GDP per capita, Benin is in 158 th position. According to this parameter, its population is among the poorest of the 196 countries whose GDP we publish.
Here we show you the progression of the GDP in Benin. You can see GDP in other countries in GDP and see all the economic information about Benin in Benin's economy.