Benin Forecast
Trend-model estimates (v0), generated from the historical series. Research only — labeled model output, not advice. Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
GDP
| GDP | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | 24.57 | 24.54 | 25.96 | USD Billion |
| GDP Annual Growth Rate | 8.07 | 7.62 | 7.84 | percent |
| GDP per Capita | 1658.27 | 1639.01 | 1708.63 | USD |
Labour
| Labour | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14.81 | 15.16 | 15.50 | Million |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.59 | 1.75 | 1.80 | percent |
Money
| Money | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lending Interest Rate | 6.25 | — | — | percent |
Prices
| Prices | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate | 1.10 | 1.71 | 1.74 | percent |
Trade
| Trade | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account to GDP | -8.18 | — | — | percent of GDP |
| Exports | 4.19 | 4.03 | 4.07 | USD Billion |
| External Balance (Goods & Services) | -0.74 | -0.67 | -0.64 | USD Billion |
| Imports | 4.93 | 4.70 | 4.71 | USD Billion |