Benin Investment Overview
Benin is strategically located as a gateway to West African markets with a population of 13.4 million and GDP of USD 20.5 billion. APIEX promotes and facilitates investment and exports, serving as the country's one-stop investment platform. Benin focuses on agriculture, port infrastructure, and regional trade.
Key Economic Indicators
13.4M
Population
$20.5B
GDP (USD)
$1,530
GDP Per Capita
6.30%
GDP Growth Rate
Country Profile
Capital City
Porto-Novo
Major Cities
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Official Language
French
Currency
African CFA franc (CFAXOF)
Time Zone
WAT
Region
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Business Climate
Rank #149
Ease of Doing Business (World Bank)
Investment Resources
Investment Promotion Agency Leadership
Eric Akoute
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Investment Protection
Legal guarantees and protection against nationalization and expropriation.
Profit Repatriation
Full repatriation of profits, dividends, and capital allowed.
Equal Treatment
Foreign investors treated equally with domestic investors under the law.
Dispute Resolution
Access to international arbitration for investment dispute settlement.
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Key Economic Indicators
13.4M
Population
Market Size$20.5B
GDP (USD)
Economic Output6.30%
GDP Growth
Annual Rate$1,530
GDP Per Capita
Per PersonBusiness Climate Rankings
Ease of Doing Business
World Bank Global Ranking
Trade & Export Performance
Key Industries
Cotton, Port Services, Agriculture, Textiles, Construction
Trade Agreements
ECOWAS, WAEMU, AfCFTA
Trade Volume
Exports: $3200M
Imports: $4800M
Data Sources & Notes
Economic data sourced from: World Bank, IMF, UNCTAD, National Statistics Bureau, APIEX, and other official sources. Data is updated regularly but may be subject to revisions.
Last Updated: May 2026
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