Benin BJ: Rural Population: % of Total Population

1960 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Benin BJ: Rural Population: % of Total Population data was reported at 49.900 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 50.466 % for 2022. Benin BJ: Rural Population: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 64.463 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 90.725 % in 1960 and a record low of 49.900 % in 2023. Benin BJ: Rural Population: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Benin – Table BJ.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.;World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.;Weighted average;

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Benin Benin BJ: Rural Population: % of Total Population

What was Benin's Benin BJ: Rural Population: % of Total Population in 2023?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
49.900 2023 50.466 2022 49.900 2023 90.725 1960 % yearly 1960 - 2023

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Benin Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 5,464.500 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,739.020 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 5.934 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (XOF bn) 3,898.638 2029 yearly 1989 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (XOF bn) 9,409.372 2029 yearly 1998 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (XOF bn) 3,337.730 2029 yearly 1989 - 2029
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 16.018 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 2.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -1.412 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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