Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Benin
Benin: Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 3.11 % change on previous year in 2025. ▬ Flat
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Benin, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Benin stood at 3.11 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 4.0% on the previous year and down 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Benin peaked at 5.42 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, 1.54 % change on previous year, in 1995.
Benin ranks 24th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Benin, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 5.42 % change on previous year | +65.8% |
| 1994 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 1995 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 1996 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +61.8% |
| 1997 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 1998 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 3.47 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 3.57 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -51.0% |
| 2012 | 4.01 % change on previous year | +148.0% |
| 2013 | 4.02 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 3.81 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 2021 | 4.53 % change on previous year | +92.6% |
| 2022 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 2023 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2024 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2025 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.37 % change on previous year | 1.54 % change on previous year | 5.42 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.39 % change on previous year | 3.13 % change on previous year | 3.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.61 % change on previous year | 1.62 % change on previous year | 4.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.27 % change on previous year | 2.35 % change on previous year | 4.53 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 21 Burkina Faso 3.22 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Tanzania, United Republic of 3.19 % change on previous year compare
- 23 United Arab Emirates 3.18 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Ethiopia 3.08 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Solomon Islands 3.08 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Côte d'Ivoire 3.07 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Benin
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4203 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.395 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4457 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.3247 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.72 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 15,661 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 8,269 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,967 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 19,620 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 39,588 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Benin?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Benin was 3.11 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 5.42 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.54 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Benin rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Benin ranks 24th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.