Domestic Remittances Statistics in Benin (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 59.4% of adults in Benin sent or received domestic remittances in 2024. Up from 49.9% in 2021 to 59.4% in 2024 (+9.5 percentage points). Benin ranks #13 of 36 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #13 of 109 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 59.4% (2024)
- Domestic Remittances in Benin as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +9.5 pp (2024)
- Up from 49.9% in 2021 to 59.4% in 2024 (+9.5 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 59.4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Benin.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #13 of 36 (2024)
- Benin ranks 13 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #13 of 109 (2024)
- Benin ranks 13 of 109 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 53.6% (2024)
- Benin (59.4%) is above the average of 53.6% across the 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Sent or received domestic remittances: using an account (% age 15+) (2024)
- 42.6% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Benin (2024)
- 34% (2024)
- 34% of the population in Benin used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 14.5 million (2024)
- Benin had a population of 14.5 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59.4% | +9.5 pp |
| 2021 | 49.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Benin sent or received domestic remittances?
59.4% of adults in Benin sent or received domestic remittances in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does the domestic remittances data for Benin come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fh1.fh2). The latest observation for Benin is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has domestic remittances in Benin changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 49.9% in 2021 to 59.4% in 2024.
How does Benin compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Benin ranks 13 of 36 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, with 59.4% versus a regional average of 53.6% (latest values per country).
Where does Benin rank globally on domestic remittances?
Benin ranks 13 of 109 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fh1.fh2, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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