Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Benin
Benin: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets was 13.01 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Benin, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Benin stood at 13.01 million.
That represents a change of down 72.1% on the previous year and down 77.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Benin peaked at 59.73 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, -141.40 million, in 2010.
That places Benin 117th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -62.24 million | — |
| 2006 | -67.34 million | +8.2% |
| 2007 | -122.49 million | +81.9% |
| 2008 | -126.32 million | +3.1% |
| 2009 | -122.32 million | -3.2% |
| 2010 | -141.40 million | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 59.73 million | -142.2% |
| 2012 | 40.33 million | -32.5% |
| 2013 | 58.59 million | +45.3% |
| 2014 | 17.28 million | -70.5% |
| 2015 | 32.70 million | +89.3% |
| 2016 | 17.38 million | -46.8% |
| 2017 | 31.91 million | +83.6% |
| 2018 | 9.77 million | -69.4% |
| 2019 | 27.15 million | +177.9% |
| 2020 | 21.53 million | -20.7% |
| 2021 | 42.90 million | +99.3% |
| 2022 | 46.57 million | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 13.01 million | -72.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -100.14 million | -126.32 million | -62.24 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 15.34 million | -141.40 million | 59.73 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.00 million | 13.01 million | 46.57 million | 4 |
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More financial sector data for Benin
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 1.24 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.7 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Benin?
- Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Benin was 13.01 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 59.73 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -141.40 million in 2010.
- How does Benin rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Benin ranks 117th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.