Indirect taxes less subsidies in Benin
Benin: Indirect taxes less subsidies was 253.56 billion current LCU in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Indirect taxes less subsidies in Benin, 1989–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for indirect taxes less subsidies in Benin is 253.56 billion current LCU, measured in 2005. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.7% on the previous year and up 214.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, indirect taxes less subsidies in Benin peaked at 253.56 billion current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 20.57 billion current LCU, in 1989.
That places Benin 22nd out of 51 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.57 billion current LCU | 20.57 billion current LCU | 20.57 billion current LCU | 1 |
| 1990s | 78.38 billion current LCU | 26.54 billion current LCU | 151.32 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 215.05 billion current LCU | 178.90 billion current LCU | 253.56 billion current LCU | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is indirect taxes less subsidies in Benin?
- Indirect taxes less subsidies in Benin was 253.56 billion current LCU in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest indirect taxes less subsidies recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 253.56 billion current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest indirect taxes less subsidies recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.57 billion current LCU in 1989.
- How does Benin rank for indirect taxes less subsidies?
- Benin ranks 22nd out of 51 countries with data for 2005.
- Is indirect taxes less subsidies rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 214.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Indirect taxes less subsidies (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indirect taxes are the sum of indirect taxes less subsidies. Indirect taxes are those taxes payable by producers that relate to the production, sale, purchase or use of the goods and services. Subsidies are grants on the current account made by general government to private enterprises and unincorporated public enterprises. Data are in current local currency.