Wirtschafts- und Branchenüberblick
Benin is a lower-middle-income economy in West Africa whose growth has accelerated in recent years, reaching 7.5% in 2024 driven by construction, information technology, and manufacturing. Agriculture (particularly cotton, cashews, palm products, and shea butter) remains a cornerstone of the economy and a primary source of export revenue. The services sector, including trade and transit commerce with neighbouring Nigeria, accounts for over half of GDP. Inflation was low at 1.2% in 2024, aided by stabilising fuel prices and tightened BCEAO monetary policy. Benin's capital markets are nascent but expanding, with three domestic companies now listed on the regional BRVM exchange following IPOs by the National Lottery (LNB) in late 2024 and Banque Internationale pour l'Industrie et le Commerce (BIIC) in 2025.
Schlüsselsektoren
Alles über Benin →Makro
| BIP nominal, USD | $21.50B |
| BIP-Wachstum real, jährlich | 7.5% |
| Inflation jährlich | 1.2% |
| Bevölkerung Menschen | 13.8M |
| BIP pro Kopf USD | $1,563 |
| Marktkapitalisierung gesamt notiert, USD | $650.00M |
| Marktkapitalisierung / BIP | 3.0% |
| Arbeitslosigkeit | 1.0% |
| Börsennotierte Unternehmen | 3 |
| Börse | Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) |
Datenjahr: 2024. Quellen: African Development Bank – Benin Economic Outlook (2025), IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026), World Bank National Accounts Data, BRVM – Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (brvm.org), African Markets (african-markets.com), Daba Finance – Benin IPO Market Analysis (January 2025), AFX/Kwayisi BRVM Market Data, GoldenVisas.com – Benin (2025), Wikipedia – Economy of Benin, BOAD – BRVM Glossary. Individual figures may cover different reference periods — for example a fiscal year, or an estimate for the current year — and the overview above states these where known.
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Größte börsennotierte Unternehmen
Die größten Unternehmen an der wichtigsten lokalen Börse, nach Marktkapitalisierung.
| # | Unternehmen | Sektor | MarktkapitalisierungUSD | US-Notierung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bank of Africa – BeninBOAB · BRVM | Financials – Banking | $390.00M | — |
| 2 | Banque Internationale pour l'Industrie et le Commerce (BIIC)BIIC · BRVM | Financials – Banking | $195.00M | — |
| 3 | Loterie Nationale du Bénin (LNB)LNBB · BRVM | Consumer Services – Lottery & Gaming | $72.00M | — |
In den USA gehandelte ETFs
In den USA notierte Fonds, die Zugang zu diesem Markt bieten – der einfachste Weg für viele US-Anleger.
Lokale Börse & Zugang
| Börse | Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières |
| Kürzel | BRVM |
| Website | www.brvm.org |
| Währung | XOF |
Lokaler Brokerzugang
Beninese-domiciled equities trade on the regional BRVM exchange, accessible via BRVM-licensed Sociétés de Gestion et d'Intermédiation (SGI) brokerage firms operating in Benin and across the WAEMU zone. International investors can access BRVM-listed stocks through select African-focused online brokers and platforms such as Daba Finance, which provide direct BRVM market access. No direct US brokerage access to BRVM equities exists; transactions typically require an account with a licensed SGI member.
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 residency-by-investment or citizenship-by-investment programme. Standard long-stay visas and residency permits are available through conventional immigration channels administered by the Direction Générale des Affaires Consulaires et de la Migration.
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Zugang für ausländische Investoren
Benin issues long-stay visas and renewable residence cards (carte de séjour) through standard immigration processes. The country has positioned itself as a pan-African hub for diaspora reconnection under its 'Benin Revealed' tourism initiative. No formalised investment-threshold pathway to residency exists as of 2025.