Service exports in Benin
Benin: Service exports was 461.10 million BoP, current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Service exports in Benin, 1974–2023
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, service exports in Benin stood at 461.10 million BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 16.5% on the previous year and down 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service exports in Benin peaked at 552.14 million BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 22.01 million BoP, current US$, in 1974.
Benin ranks 161st of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.59 million BoP, current US$ | 22.01 million BoP, current US$ | 43.36 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 70.05 million BoP, current US$ | 37.62 million BoP, current US$ | 114.35 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 147.29 million BoP, current US$ | 115.99 million BoP, current US$ | 194.33 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 210.96 million BoP, current US$ | 136.39 million BoP, current US$ | 349.44 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 428.00 million BoP, current US$ | 333.74 million BoP, current US$ | 528.46 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 508.80 million BoP, current US$ | 461.10 million BoP, current US$ | 552.14 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
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- 160 Brunei 463.22 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 162 Zimbabwe 457.12 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 163 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 381.78 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 164 Samoa 328.00 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Benin
- Manufacturing, value added 10.2% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 7.3% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 2.50 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 67.2% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 4.30 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 25.31 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 14.73 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 21.24 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services -0.6% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 4.08 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service exports in Benin?
- Service exports in Benin was 461.10 million BoP, current US$ in 2023, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service exports recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 552.14 million BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest service exports recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.01 million BoP, current US$ in 1974.
- How does Benin rank for service exports?
- Benin ranks 161st out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is service exports rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.