Account, in labor force in Benin

Benin: Account, in labor force was 56.8% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
56.8%
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
85th
of 97 countries
All-time high
56.8%
in 2024
All-time low
12.4%
in 2011
Years of data
5
2011–2024

Account, in labor force in Benin, 2011–2024

1020304050602011201720242011: 12.4 % age 15+2014: 19.3 % age 15+2017: 46 % age 15+2021: 54.5 % age 15+2024: 56.8 % age 15+

Source: Global Findex database. Measured in % age 15+.

Analysis

The most recent figure for account, in labor force in Benin is 56.8%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 194.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, account, in labor force in Benin peaked at 56.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12.4%, in 2011.

That places Benin 85th out of 97 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 25.9% 12.4% 46.0% 3
2020s 55.7% 54.5% 56.8% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is account, in labor force in Benin?
Account, in labor force in Benin was 56.8% in 2024, according to Global Findex database.
What is the highest account, in labor force recorded in Benin?
The highest recorded value was 56.8% in 2024.
What is the lowest account, in labor force recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was 12.4% in 2011.
How does Benin rank for account, in labor force?
Benin ranks 85th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
Is account, in labor force rising or falling in Benin?
Over the last ten years it is up 194.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Benin data come from?
The figures come from Global Findex database, published as part of Account, in labor force (% age 15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Account, in labor force (% age 15+)
Unit
% age 15+
Source
Global Findex database
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 550 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of respondents who report having an account (by themselves or together with someone else) at a bank or another type of financial institution (see the definition for "financial institution account") or report personally using a mobile money service in the past year (see the definition for "mobile money account"), in labor force (% age 15+)