Participation and Human Rights in Benin
Benin: Participation and Human Rights was 61.33 in 2011. ▬ Flat
Participation and Human Rights in Benin, 2000–2011
Source: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
Analysis
In 2011, participation and human rights in Benin stood at 61.33.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation and human rights in Benin peaked at 66.4 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 59.35, in 2005.
Benin ranks 10th of 52 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Participation and Human Rights in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 65.32 | — |
| 2001 | 61.35 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 61.09 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 59.41 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 60.01 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 59.35 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 66.28 | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 66.4 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 61.62 | -7.2% |
| 2009 | 64.17 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 64.5 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 61.33 | -4.9% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 61.33 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 47.46, 1.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Benin's 61.33 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49.54, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.5 | 59.35 | 66.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 62.92 | 61.33 | 64.5 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More reference data data for Benin
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1979 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1562 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6635 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5244 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8505 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation and human rights in Benin?
- Participation and human rights in Benin was 61.33 in 2011, according to Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest participation and human rights recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 66.4 in 2007.
- What is the lowest participation and human rights recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.35 in 2005.
- How does Benin rank for participation and human rights?
- Benin ranks 10th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is participation and human rights rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site, published as part of Participation and Human Rights. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Participation: Within this sub-category the Ibrahim Index measures: (i) Political Participation – extent to which citizens have relevant information and the freedom to participate in the political process. (ii) Effective Power to Govern – extent to which democratically elected leaders have the effective power to govern, or the extent of veto powers and political enclaves. (iii) Free and Fair Elections – extent to which leaders are determined by free and fair elections. (iv) Electoral Self-determination – right of citizens to freely decide their political system and leadership. (v) Free and Fair Executive Elections – integrity of executive elections.