Personal remittances oda in Benin
Benin: Personal remittances oda was 230.91 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
230.91 million
Change on year
up 12.8%
World rank
136th
of 193 countries
All-time high
304.66 million
in 2014
All-time low
7.38 million
in 1974
Years of data
48
1974–2021
Personal remittances oda in Benin, 1974–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances oda in Benin is 230.91 million, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 12.8% on the previous year and up 34.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances oda in Benin peaked at 304.66 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 7.38 million, in 1974.
Benin ranks 136th of 193 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.
Personal remittances oda in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 7.38 million | — |
| 1975 | 17.59 million | +138.3% |
| 1976 | 28.04 million | +59.4% |
| 1977 | 39.18 million | +39.7% |
| 1978 | 56.24 million | +43.5% |
| 1979 | 72.92 million | +29.7% |
| 1980 | 77.00 million | +5.6% |
| 1981 | 62.01 million | -19.5% |
| 1982 | 36.95 million | -40.4% |
| 1983 | 43.85 million | +18.7% |
| 1984 | 42.07 million | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 40.29 million | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 50.82 million | +26.1% |
| 1987 | 60.23 million | +18.5% |
| 1988 | 71.12 million | +18.1% |
| 1989 | 91.34 million | +28.4% |
| 1990 | 101.05 million | +10.6% |
| 1991 | 117.97 million | +16.7% |
| 1992 | 136.31 million | +15.5% |
| 1993 | 108.89 million | -20.1% |
| 1994 | 89.48 million | -17.8% |
| 1995 | 98.93 million | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 84.92 million | -14.2% |
| 1997 | 70.11 million | -17.4% |
| 1998 | 89.18 million | +27.2% |
| 1999 | 75.03 million | -15.9% |
| 2000 | 85.88 million | +14.5% |
| 2001 | 83.06 million | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 76.11 million | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 55.40 million | -27.2% |
| 2004 | 63.12 million | +13.9% |
| 2005 | 146.94 million | +132.8% |
| 2006 | 195.67 million | +33.2% |
| 2007 | 240.79 million | +23.1% |
| 2008 | 207.86 million | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 126.46 million | -39.2% |
| 2010 | 139.57 million | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 172.19 million | +23.4% |
| 2012 | 207.76 million | +20.7% |
| 2013 | 248.80 million | +19.8% |
| 2014 | 304.66 million | +22.5% |
| 2015 | 214.45 million | -29.6% |
| 2016 | 221.73 million | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 195.78 million | -11.7% |
| 2018 | 198.74 million | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 216.99 million | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 204.62 million | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 230.91 million | +12.8% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 230.91 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 650.39 million, 36% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Benin's 230.91 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 318.64 million, 72% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36.89 million | 7.38 million | 72.92 million | 6 |
| 1980s | 57.57 million | 36.95 million | 91.34 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 97.19 million | 70.11 million | 136.31 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 128.13 million | 55.40 million | 240.79 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 212.07 million | 139.57 million | 304.66 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 217.77 million | 204.62 million | 230.91 million | 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 personal remittances oda in Benin?
- Personal remittances oda in Benin was 230.91 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest personal remittances oda recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 304.66 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest personal remittances oda recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.38 million in 1974.
- How does Benin rank for personal remittances oda?
- Benin ranks 136th out of 193 countries with data for 2021.
- Is personal remittances oda rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Personal remittances oda. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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