Benin Frontier-Märkte
Africa · Porto-Novo (official); Cotonou (seat of government) · XOF (West African CFA Franc)
Wirtschafts- und Branchenüberblick
Benin is a lower-middle-income West African economy with nominal GDP of approximately $21.5 billion (2024), achieving 7.5% real growth in 2024 — its highest rate since 1990 — driven by strong services and industry performance. Agriculture accounts for roughly 25% of GDP, with cotton the dominant export commodity alongside cashew nuts, palm products, and food crops. The Port of Cotonou is a critical regional trade hub serving landlocked neighbours, and the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) anchors the government's industrial diversification strategy. Inflation was low at 1.2% in 2024 and the fiscal deficit narrowed to 3% of GDP, reflecting ongoing macroeconomic consolidation. Benin uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF) and is a member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).
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| BIP nominal, USD | $21.48B |
| BIP-Wachstum real, jährlich | 7.5% |
| Inflation jährlich | 1.2% |
| Bevölkerung Menschen | 14.5M |
| BIP pro Kopf USD | $1,482 |
| Marktkapitalisierung gesamt notiert, USD | — |
| Marktkapitalisierung / BIP | — |
| Arbeitslosigkeit | 1.6% |
| Börsennotierte Unternehmen | 3 |
| Börse | Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) |
Datenjahr: 2024. Quellen: World Bank (worldbank.org/en/country/benin), IMF World Economic Outlook April 2026 (imf.org), Trading Economics (tradingeconomics.com/benin), Worldometer GDP (worldometers.info), Lloyds Bank Trade / Crédit Agricole International (lloydsbanktrade.com), BRVM Official Website (brvm.org), African Markets (african-markets.com), Wikipedia — Economy of Benin, NationsData.org, CountryEconomy.com.
Aktuelle Nachrichten
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NigerGrößte börsennotierte Unternehmen
Die größten Unternehmen an der wichtigsten lokalen Börse, nach Marktkapitalisierung.
| # | Unternehmen | Sektor | MarktkapitalisierungUSD | US-Notierung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bank of Africa – BéninBOAB · BRVM | Financials | $56.12M | — |
| 2 | BIIC – Banque Internationale pour l'Industrie et le CommerceBIIC · BRVM | Financials | — | — |
| 3 | Loterie Nationale du Bénin (LONAB)LONAB · BRVM | Consumer Services | — | — |
In den USA gehandelte ETFs
In den USA notierte Fonds, die Zugang zu diesem Markt bieten – der einfachste Weg für viele US-Anleger.
| Ticker | ETF | Emittent | Anlagebereich | Kostenkennziffer% jährlich | Exposition% des Fonds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XSOE | WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises ETF | WisdomTree | Breite Schwellenländer | 0.32% | 0% |
| EZA | iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | BlackRock / iShares | Regional | 0.59% | 0% |
| AFK | VanEck Africa Index ETF | VanEck | Regional | 0.79% | — |
Lokale Börse & Zugang
| Börse | Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières |
| Kürzel | BRVM |
| Website | www.brvm.org |
| Währung | XOF |
Lokaler Brokerzugang
Benin-incorporated companies list on the regional BRVM exchange (headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire), which serves all eight WAEMU member states. Foreign investors access BRVM-listed Beninese equities through licensed BRVM Société de Gestion et d'Intermédiation (SGI) brokers operating from Cotonou or other WAEMU capitals. The BRVM maintains a national office (Antenne Nationale de Bourse) in Cotonou. There are no dedicated US-listed funds focused solely on Benin; exposure is available only through broad sub-Saharan Africa or frontier-market funds. Capital repatriation and currency conversion occur within the XOF/WAEMU framework overseen by the BCEAO central bank.
Globale Broker mit Zugang zu ausländischen Märkten
- Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
- Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
- Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
- Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.
Nur zur Orientierung aufgeführt – keine Empfehlung. Verfügbare Märkte, Gebühren und Anmeldebedingungen variieren je nach Broker und Wohnsitzland.
Umzug & Aufenthalt
Investment-Visa / Residenzprogramm
Förderprogramme No formal investment-migration programme
Benin does not operate a formal, codified golden visa or citizenship-by-investment programme as of 2025. ECOWAS citizens enjoy freedom of movement and residency rights within the bloc. Foreign nationals may obtain residency through standard immigration channels (work permit, business establishment, or long-stay visa), but no dedicated investment-migration scheme granting residency or citizenship in exchange for a minimum capital threshold has been officially legislated.
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Zugang für ausländische Investoren
Foreign nationals wishing to reside in Benin typically apply for a long-stay visa or a carte de séjour (residency permit) through the Direction Générale de la Police Nationale. ECOWAS nationals have simplified entry and residency rights. Business registration and employment contracts support residency applications. The government has been investing in digital public services, but bureaucratic processes can be slow; legal advice from a local attorney is advisable. The official language is French.