Africa · Western Africa
Benin
Republic of Benin · World’s #125 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $24.6 billion
- Population 2025
- 14.8 million
- GDP per capita
- $1,658
- GDP growth 2025
- 8.1%
Overview
- Official name
- Republic of Benin
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Region
- Africa · Western Africa
- Area
- 112,622 km²
- Coordinates
- 9.50, 2.25
- Languages
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF Fr)
- Calling code · domain
- +229 · .bj
- ISO codes
- BJ / BEN
- Borders
Burkina Faso
Niger
Nigeria
Togo
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Benin ranks #125 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (12)
Department: 12
- Alibori BJ-AL
- Atacora BJ-AK
- Atlantique BJ-AQ
- Borgou BJ-BO
- Collines BJ-CO
- Couffo BJ-KO
- Donga BJ-DO
- Littoral BJ-LI
- Mono BJ-MO
- Ouémé BJ-OU
- Plateau BJ-PL
- Zou BJ-ZO
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou BJCOO | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 11.0 m | — |
1 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with Benin: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (3)
Benin is party to 3 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) | CU Goods |
1 Jan 2000 |     |
| Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) | CU Goods |
23 Aug 1995 |      +4 |
| Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries (GSTP) | PSA Goods |
19 Apr 1989 |           +31 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Benin can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.