Benin GDP per Capita PPP

Benin’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from a trough of 977.72 in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 4,719.24 in 2025, placing the country 157th in the world among 191 economies. This 382 percent increase over 46 years reflects modest but steady growth, outpacing Tanzania’s 4,371.13 and Zambia’s 4,503.43 while remaining slightly below Guinea’s 4,751.11 and the Federated States of Micronesia’s 4,760.79. The upward trajectory has been driven by gradual improvements in agricultural productivity, modest diversification into services, and incremental foreign direct investment, although the pace has been slower than that of some regional peers. Persistent challenges such as limited industrial capacity, infrastructure deficits, and vulnerability to climate shocks continue to restrain faster convergence with higher‑income nations. Continued investment in human capital, energy, and transport infrastructure will be crucial to sustain the current positive trend and accelerate Benin’s per‑capita income growth.