Country profile

Benin

West Africa · UEMOA · XOF

Economy, sovereign risk and public projects

Country code
BJ
Currency
XOFUEMOA
Covered projects
14
Economic indicators
IndicatorValuePeriodSource
Real GDP growth8.1%2025World Bank
Current account / GDP-8.2%2023World Bank
Inflation1.1%2025World Bank
GDP per capitaUSD 1,6582025World Bank
Trade openness37.1%2025World Bank
Sovereign projects overview

A selection of documented public projects in Benin.

BENIN - Rural Electrification Project in Benin-Phase II (PERU II)Energy sector policy, planning and administrationApprovedBenin - Djougou-Pehunco-Banikoara Cotton Road Development ProjectNational road constructionOngoingBenin - Djougou-Pehunco-Kerou-Banikoara cotton road development projectNational road constructionOngoingBenin - Electricity Corporation of Benin Sub-Transmission and Distribution System Restructuring and Extension Project (PRESREDI)Energy sector policy, planning and administrationOngoing
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