Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Benin

Benin: Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 442.96 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
442.96 million
Change on year
up 17.8%
World rank
119th
of 196 countries
All-time high
442.96 million
in 2023
All-time low
-18.81 million
in 2009
Years of data
19
2005–2023

Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Benin, 2005–2023

0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M2005201420232005: -8.8M2006: -12.4M2007: 139.2M2008: 48.2M2009: -18.8M2010: 53.5M2011: 161.3M2012: 281.5M2013: 360.3M2014: 405.7M2015: 149.8M2016: 131.8M2017: 200.9M2018: 194.1M2019: 218.2M2020: 174.0M2021: 346.0M2022: 376.0M2023: 443.0M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Benin is 442.96 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.

The figure is up 17.8% on the previous year and up 22.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Benin peaked at 442.96 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, -18.81 million, in 2009.

Benin ranks 119th of 196 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.

Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Benin, year by year

Annual values for Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar) in Benin, 2005 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2005 -8.79 million
2006 -12.36 million +40.7%
2007 139.19 million -1225.8%
2008 48.21 million -65.4%
2009 -18.81 million -139.0%
2010 53.51 million -384.5%
2011 161.30 million +201.5%
2012 281.55 million +74.5%
2013 360.34 million +28.0%
2014 405.74 million +12.6%
2015 149.76 million -63.1%
2016 131.79 million -12.0%
2017 200.90 million +52.4%
2018 194.07 million -3.4%
2019 218.21 million +12.4%
2020 174.02 million -20.3%
2021 345.99 million +98.8%
2022 375.99 million +8.7%
2023 442.96 million +17.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 29.49 million -18.81 million 139.19 million 5
2010s 215.72 million 53.51 million 405.74 million 10
2020s 334.74 million 174.02 million 442.96 million 4

Countries ranked near Benin

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  4. 120 Ecuador 437.95 million compare
  5. 121 Paraguay 399.93 million compare
  6. 122 Jamaica 305.08 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Benin?
Direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Benin was 442.96 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Benin?
The highest recorded value was 442.96 million in 2023.
What is the lowest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was -18.81 million in 2009.
How does Benin rank for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
Benin ranks 119th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Benin?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
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Coverage
205 places, 3,846 data points, 2005–2024
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