Key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate in Benin
Benin: Key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate was -1.01 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.01 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 189.0%
World rank
110th
of 176 countries
All-time high
54.64 % change on previous year
in 1960
All-time low
-4.58 % change on previous year
in 1973
Years of data
125
1901–2025
Key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate in Benin, 1901–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate in Benin is -1.01 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 189.0% on the previous year and down 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate in Benin peaked at 54.64 % change on previous year in 1960 and was at its lowest, -4.58 % change on previous year, in 1973.
That places Benin 110th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate in Benin, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1902 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1903 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1904 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1905 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1906 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1907 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1910 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1911 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1912 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1913 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1914 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1915 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1916 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1919 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1920 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1921 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1926 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1927 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1932 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1933 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1935 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1936 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1938 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1939 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1940 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1947 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1948 | 2.54 % change on previous year | — |
| 1949 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1950 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1951 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1954 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1957 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1958 | 2.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 1960 | 54.64 % change on previous year | +4995.3% |
| 1961 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -101.9% |
| 1962 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1964 | -2.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1966 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 2.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1973 | -4.58 % change on previous year | -303.1% |
| 1974 | -0.5338 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 8.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | -0.1656 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 0.8292 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | -3.45 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | -1.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 28.1 % change on previous year | -2456.7% |
| 1991 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 1992 | 9.91 % change on previous year | +425.8% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | -0.1202 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 0.722 % change on previous year | -700.7% |
| 1997 | -0.2389 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | -0.7186 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 0.2413 % change on previous year | -133.6% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0.722 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | -0.2389 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | -0.2395 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 0.7203 % change on previous year | -400.7% |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 1.79 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | -0.5855 % change on previous year | -132.7% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | -0.8245 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | -0.7126 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2015 | -0.8373 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2016 | 0.4825 % change on previous year | -157.6% |
| 2017 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +198.6% |
| 2018 | -0.2367 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 2019 | -1.54 % change on previous year | +551.5% |
| 2020 | -0.3614 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 2021 | -0.4837 % change on previous year | +33.8% |
| 2022 | 0.3645 % change on previous year | -175.4% |
| 2023 | 6.66 % change on previous year | +1726.7% |
| 2024 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 2025 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -189.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1910s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.2535 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 2.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.3545 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 2.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.12 % change on previous year | -2.43 % change on previous year | 54.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.7498 % change on previous year | -4.58 % change on previous year | 8.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.3983 % change on previous year | -3.45 % change on previous year | 0.8292 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.95 % change on previous year | -0.7186 % change on previous year | 28.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1205 % change on previous year | -0.2395 % change on previous year | 0.722 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1028 % change on previous year | -1.54 % change on previous year | 1.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.05 % change on previous year | -1.01 % change on previous year | 6.66 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More gender data for Benin
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 6,548 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.19 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 10,071 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 10,071 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.95 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 229,200 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 237,041 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 223,456 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 230,273 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 219,192 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate in Benin?
- Key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate in Benin was -1.01 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 54.64 % change on previous year in 1960.
- What is the lowest key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.58 % change on previous year in 1973.
- How does Benin rank for key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate?
- Benin ranks 110th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.6%. 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 Key features of womens political empowerment, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of womens political empowerment. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Key features of women's political empowerment V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of womens political empowerment. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.