What is co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in Benin?

Co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in Benin was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest co2 intensity, per unit of gdp recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.

What is the lowest co2 intensity, per unit of gdp recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2021.

How does Benin rank for co2 intensity, per unit of gdp?

Benin ranks 41st out of 162 countries with data for 2022.

Is co2 intensity, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Benin?

Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Benin data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP in Benin

Name: Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP in Benin
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Benin: Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 0.2%

World rank

41st

of 162 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1960

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 2021

Years of data

1960–2022

Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP in Benin, 1960–2022

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

Benin recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in 2022.

That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 51.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in Benin peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2021.

That places Benin 41st out of 162 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP in Benin, year by year

Annual values for Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP in Benin, 1960 to 2022.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1960	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1961	0 units per US$ of GDP	-26.1%
1962	0 units per US$ of GDP	+8.9%
1963	0 units per US$ of GDP	-20.6%
1964	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.0%
1965	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.0%
1966	0 units per US$ of GDP	-30.2%
1967	0 units per US$ of GDP	+23.3%
1968	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.8%
1969	0 units per US$ of GDP	+25.4%
1970	0 units per US$ of GDP	+35.9%
1971	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.3%
1972	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.4%
1973	0 units per US$ of GDP	-23.5%
1974	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.2%
1975	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.1%
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	-43.9%
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.8%
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.9%
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	-26.8%
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.0%
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.9%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.0%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.5%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.9%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	+43.0%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	-30.4%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-34.1%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.3%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	+21.7%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	-28.6%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.1%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	+24.3%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.5%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	+60.0%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	-28.6%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	+10.5%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.9%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.4%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.1%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.4%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.5%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.3%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.1%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.2%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	+22.1%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.7%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	-20.0%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.7%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	+11.5%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.6%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.3%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.0%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.0%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	+22.7%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.4%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.3%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.3%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.7%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.2%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.3%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.2%

Benin compared with similar countries

Benin's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 1.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Benin's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 1.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1970s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	3

Countries ranked near Benin

38 Namibia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
39 Mauritius 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
40 Zimbabwe 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
42 Mali 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
43 Palestine 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
44 Nicaragua 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

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More climate change data for Benin

Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.33 million kg (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,760 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,583 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,177 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 9.75 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions 149.17 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 457.08 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 256.1 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 200.98 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9664 kt (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in Benin?: Co2 intensity, per unit of gdp in Benin was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest co2 intensity, per unit of gdp recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.
What is the lowest co2 intensity, per unit of gdp recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2021.
How does Benin rank for co2 intensity, per unit of gdp?: Benin ranks 41st out of 162 countries with data for 2022.
Is co2 intensity, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Co2 intensity divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

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Indicator: Co2 intensity, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 162 places, 8,787 data points, 1960–2022
Last refreshed: 28 October 2026

Co2 intensity divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.