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Benin (BEN)

Region: Africa
49.41
Digital Identity Score
Medium (40-59)

Digital Identity Capabilities

Digital Data

Yes

Records are stored in a digital format

Digital Verification

Yes

Identities can be verified using digital means

Online Digital Identity

No

Digital credentials provide secure authentication for online services

Digital Wallet

No

No digital wallet found for this country.

Foundational System

Physical Persons National Register (RNPP)

National Identity Card

Online Digital Identity System

No online digital identity system information available.

Demographic Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Population growth 2.52 annual % 2023
Population, total 14,111,034 2023
Urban population growth 3.66 annual % 2023

Economic Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Personal remittances, received (current US$) 233,249,649.05 current US$ 2023
GDP 19,676,049,075.70 current US$ 2023
GDP growth 6.35 annual % 2023
GNI per capita, Atlas method 1,390 current US$ 2023
GNI per capita, PPP 4,090 current international $ 2023
GNI, Atlas method 19,610,877,128.04 current US$ 2023
GNI, PPP 57,674,233,853.52 current international $ 2023
Inflation, GDP deflator 3.39 annual % 2023

Technology Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Mobile cellular subscriptions 16,400,000 2023
Fixed broadband subscriptions 24,100 2023
Fixed broadband subscriptions 0.17 per 100 people 2023
Individuals using the Internet 32.2 % of population 2023
Secure Internet servers 175 2023
Secure Internet servers 12.40 per 1 million people 2023

Other Indicators

Indicator Value Unit Year
Exports of goods and services 21.19 % of GDP 2023
Gross capital formation 40.47 % of GDP 2023
High-technology exports 4.42 % of manufactured exports 2023
Military expenditure 0.71 % of GDP 2023
Net migration -192 2023

Digital Identity Score Analysis

Benin has a Digital Identity Readiness Score of 49.41/100, placing it in the Medium category.

Core Digital Capabilities:
✓ Digital Identity Records: Yes. The country has digitized identity records.
✓ Digital Verification: Yes. The country has digital verification capabilities for in-person transactions.
✗ Online Digital Identity: No. The country lacks online authentication capabilities.

Technology Infrastructure:
- Internet Penetration: 32.2% (2023)
- Mobile Subscriptions: 0 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed Broadband Subscriptions: 0.170838 per 100 people (2023)

System Information:
- Foundational System: National Identity Card

Conclusion: Benin has a moderately developed digital identity ecosystem with partial implementation across key dimensions. The country has made progress in some areas but may be lacking in others. The supporting technology infrastructure is developing, and there is potential for further growth and improvement.

GovTech Maturity Analysis 2022

Explore detailed GovTech indicators for Benin, including digital governance metrics, infrastructure assessment, and technical standards implementation from the 2022 dataset.

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