Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Benin
Benin: Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology was 1.55 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Benin, 1961–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Benin is 1.55, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Benin peaked at 1.64 in 2021 and was at its lowest, -0.284, in 1962.
That places Benin 158th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -0.173 | — |
| 1962 | -0.284 | +64.2% |
| 1963 | 0.094 | -133.1% |
| 1964 | -0.259 | -375.5% |
| 1965 | -0.112 | -56.8% |
| 1966 | -0.018 | -83.9% |
| 1967 | -0.257 | +1327.8% |
| 1968 | -0.1 | -61.1% |
| 1969 | 0.35 | -450.0% |
| 1970 | 0.355 | +1.4% |
| 1971 | -0.14 | -139.4% |
| 1972 | 0.135 | -196.4% |
| 1973 | 0.621 | +360.0% |
| 1974 | 0.048 | -92.3% |
| 1975 | -0.26 | -641.7% |
| 1976 | -0.182 | -30.0% |
| 1977 | 0.379 | -308.2% |
| 1978 | -0.01 | -102.6% |
| 1979 | 0.556 | -5660.0% |
| 1980 | 0.475 | -14.6% |
| 1981 | 0.26 | -45.3% |
| 1982 | 0.305 | +17.3% |
| 1983 | 0.632 | +107.2% |
| 1984 | 0.64 | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 0.501 | -21.7% |
| 1986 | 0.398 | -20.6% |
| 1987 | 1.07 | +168.6% |
| 1988 | 0.721 | -32.6% |
| 1989 | 0.037 | -94.9% |
| 1990 | 0.675 | +1724.3% |
| 1991 | 0.394 | -41.6% |
| 1992 | 0.067 | -83.0% |
| 1993 | 0.606 | +804.5% |
| 1994 | 0.514 | -15.2% |
| 1995 | 0.491 | -4.5% |
| 1996 | 0.826 | +68.2% |
| 1997 | 0.645 | -21.9% |
| 1998 | 1.14 | +77.4% |
| 1999 | 0.694 | -39.3% |
| 2000 | 0.523 | -24.6% |
| 2001 | 0.595 | +13.8% |
| 2002 | 0.784 | +31.8% |
| 2003 | 1.04 | +32.8% |
| 2004 | 0.821 | -21.1% |
| 2005 | 1.23 | +49.8% |
| 2006 | 1.13 | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 0.889 | -21.2% |
| 2008 | 0.727 | -18.2% |
| 2009 | 1.04 | +42.9% |
| 2010 | 1.32 | +27.3% |
| 2011 | 1.04 | -21.0% |
| 2012 | 0.69 | -34.0% |
| 2013 | 0.961 | +39.3% |
| 2014 | 1.05 | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 1.2 | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 1.15 | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 1.26 | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 1.15 | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 1.23 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 1.14 | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 1.64 | +43.4% |
| 2022 | 1 | -38.6% |
| 2023 | 1.49 | +48.2% |
| 2024 | 1.55 | +4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.0843 | -0.284 | 0.35 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.1502 | -0.26 | 0.621 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5038 | 0.037 | 1.07 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6056 | 0.067 | 1.14 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8777 | 0.523 | 1.23 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.11 | 0.69 | 1.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.36 | 1 | 1.64 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 155 Puerto Rico 1.57 compare
- 156 Nigeria 1.56 compare
- 157 Norfolk Island 1.56 compare
- 159 Burkina Faso 1.54 compare
- 160 Philippines 1.54 compare
- 161 Aruba 1.54 compare
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- 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)
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- 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)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.18 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Benin?
- Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology in Benin was 1.55 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 1.64 in 2021.
- What is the lowest temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.284 in 1962.
- How does Benin rank for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology?
- Benin ranks 158th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
- Is temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology, corresponding to the period 1951-1980 (Not Applicable). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides information on global climate and weather patterns, providing insights into temperature variations, land cover accounts, and shifts in mean sea levels.