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Benin's

Economic indicators

123

World ranked

Benin ranks 123 in the world by current economic output

$19.7bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

75

EMEA ranked

Benin is ranked 75 in EMEA by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Benin, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

3%

Current rate

▲ 0.2% increase

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Benin's inflation rate

14 weeks

Maternity leave

Country's benefits include 24 days of annual leave, sick leave up to 12 months with service, and 14 weeks of maternity leave; specifics vary with employment contract.

12 months

Sick leave

Annual Leave: 24 days, varies by contract. Sick Leave: 6-12 months, depends on service years and contract. Maternity Leave: 14 weeks, contract-dependent.

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Benin's

Labor market

Benin vs world population age distribution

10m

Population

Benin has a population of about 10m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

39 hrs

Average working full time week

Benin's overtime pay is 112% of the normal hourly rate for the first 8 hours/week and 135% after, with a max of 240 overtime hours annually.

1.5%

Current percentage

▼ 0% reduction

Benin's unemployment rate is low, suggesting either a booming economy or reliance on foreign labour. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Benin's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • textiles
  • food processing
  • construction materials

Ratio of males to females (by age)

69 / 57

Male

In Benin there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.

Benin's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.