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Benin
Sub-Saharan Africa
37
Score
Caution Investment Destination
Significant risks present - experienced investors with hedging strategies
Score Breakdown
Economic Health (30%)38
Political Safety (25%)35
Business Climate (20%)38
Financial Strength (15%)32
Growth Potential (10%)50
Investment Profile
Score History
How Benin's investment score has evolved over time
2021: 35/100+2 pts since 20212025: 37/100
Economic
GDP$19B
GDP Growth6.0%
GDP per Capita$1,400
Inflation3.0%
Current Account-5.0% GDP
Financial & Fiscal
Government Debt52% GDP
FDI Inflows1.5% GDP
Trade Openness55%
Credit RatingNR
Governance (WGI)
Political Stability-0.2
Rule of Law-0.5
Corruption Control-0.5
Regulatory Quality-0.3
Population13M
Pop. Growth2.7%
Sector Investment Analysis
Trade & Logistics
15% of GDP
growing55
Agriculture (Cotton)
22% of GDP
stable52
Construction
5% of GDP
growing48