Benin’s economy set to expand 7.7% in 2027 as inflation stays tame
Benin is on track to remain one of West Africa’s most dynamic economies, with the World Bank projecting gross domestic product growth of 7.7% in 2027. The forecast caps a three-year stretch of robust expansion, following estimated growth of 8.1% in 2025 and 7.8% in 2026.
Growth path outpaces regional average
The latest projections confirm Benin’s ability to outstrip the average for sub-Saharan Africa by a wide margin. The expansion is not driven by extractive industries but rests on sustained investment in infrastructure, the modernisation of port and agricultural logistics, and reforms designed to improve the business climate.
Inflation under control, poverty receding
Price stability stands out as a key feature of the outlook. After an estimated low of 0.5% in 2026, inflation is expected to edge up to 1.6% in 2027 — a technical rebound that remains well below the 3% ceiling set by the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), helping to protect household purchasing power.
On the social front, the combination of strong growth and expanding economic inclusion programmes is expected to push the poverty rate down to 22.3% by 2027, from 31% recorded in 2024.
Stable framework for partnerships
These projections reinforce Benin’s position as the fastest-growing economy in the UEMOA, offering a stable macroeconomic environment that could attract new public and private partnerships.
