Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Benin
Benin: Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) was 344.02 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Benin, 2005–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, primary income, credit/revenue in Benin stood at 344.02 million. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 122.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, credit/revenue in Benin peaked at 344.02 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 23.85 million, in 2006.
Benin ranks 124th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 25.42 million | — |
| 2006 | 23.85 million | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 37.67 million | +57.9% |
| 2008 | 45.09 million | +19.7% |
| 2009 | 43.27 million | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 49.44 million | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 103.67 million | +109.7% |
| 2012 | 92.20 million | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 154.32 million | +67.4% |
| 2014 | 157.11 million | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 96.68 million | -38.5% |
| 2016 | 110.61 million | +14.4% |
| 2017 | 118.84 million | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 106.81 million | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 124.00 million | +16.1% |
| 2020 | 212.28 million | +71.2% |
| 2021 | 303.08 million | +42.8% |
| 2022 | 313.13 million | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 344.02 million | +9.9% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 344.02 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 360.66 million, 95% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Benin's 344.02 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171.59 million, 2.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.06 million | 23.85 million | 45.09 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 111.37 million | 49.44 million | 157.11 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 293.13 million | 212.28 million | 344.02 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 121 Democratic Republic of Congo 402.46 million compare
- 122 Mozambique 401.64 million compare
- 123 Nicaragua 377.30 million compare
- 125 Burkina Faso 325.66 million compare
- 126 Syria 312.82 million compare
- 127 Tanzania 311.73 million compare
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 primary income, credit/revenue in Benin?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in Benin was 344.02 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 344.02 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.85 million in 2006.
- How does Benin rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- Benin ranks 124th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.9%. 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 Primary income, Credit/Revenue (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.