Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Benin

Benin: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth was 52.33 US dollar in 2018. β–² Rising

Latest (2018)
52.33 US dollar
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
94th
of 167 countries
All-time high
55.36 US dollar
in 2015
All-time low
39.25 US dollar
in 2008
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Benin, 2000–2018

02040602000200920182000: 44.4 US dollar2001: 43.9 US dollar2002: 42 US dollar2003: 40 US dollar2004: 40.4 US dollar2005: 40.9 US dollar2006: 40.5 US dollar2007: 39.5 US dollar2008: 39.2 US dollar2009: 40.7 US dollar2010: 42.9 US dollar2011: 45.7 US dollar2012: 48.7 US dollar2013: 50.8 US dollar2014: 52.6 US dollar2015: 55.4 US dollar2016: 54.8 US dollar2017: 54.5 US dollar2018: 52.3 US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Benin is 52.33 US dollar, measured in 2018.

The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Benin peaked at 55.36 US dollar in 2015 and was at its lowest, 39.25 US dollar, in 2008.

That places Benin 94th out of 167 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 41.16 US dollar 39.25 US dollar 44.41 US dollar 10
2010s 50.86 US dollar 42.9 US dollar 55.36 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near Benin

  1. 91 Guinea 61.12 US dollar compare
  2. 92 Uganda 59.49 US dollar compare
  3. 93 Hungary 55.58 US dollar compare
  4. 95 Bulgaria 52.31 US dollar compare
  5. 96 Tunisia 52.07 US dollar compare
  6. 97 Sri Lanka 50.97 US dollar compare

See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Benin?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Benin was 52.33 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Benin?
The highest recorded value was 55.36 US dollar in 2015.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was 39.25 US dollar in 2008.
How does Benin rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Benin ranks 94th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Benin?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth β€” National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.