The latest Global Economic Prospects Report from the World Bank, published on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, mentions that Benin should reach 7% in 2026. This perspective is based on maintaining an activity. supported.

Benin has recorded, in recent years, economic performances driven by the services and industry. The perspective estimated by the World Bank allows the country to record the strongest growth in the Economic Union and West African currency (UEMOA). According to the financial institution, in 2024, Benin's economic growth reached 7.5%, its highest level since 1990, thanks to the service and industrial sectors.

For its part, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that the economic resilience of this West African country has increased strengthened through sound macroeconomic policies and reforms that have initiated a structural transformation of the economy.

Despite growing trade uncertainty global and the instability of trade relationships with neighboring countries, the Economic growth in Benin is expected to reach 7.1% on average over period 2025-2027.

The UEMOA zone will record growth of 5.8% in 2026

Economic growth is expected to reach 5.8% in 2026 within UEMOA, against 6.1% expected in 2025. Niger will be the second fastest growing country, estimated at 6.7%, followed by Côte d'Ivoire (6.4%). Togo will occupy the fourth place (5.4%), followed by Guinea-Bissau (5.2%), Mali (5%), Burkina Faso (4.9%) and Senegal (4.1%