Presented to deputies during the budgetary orientation debate held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the Document de programmation budgétaire et économique pluriannuel 2027–2029 sets the framework for Bénin’s financial strategy over the next three years. Through this reference plan, the government aims to consolidate recent economic performances while preparing a new phase of structural transformation.
Gathered in plenary session at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, lawmakers reviewed the main guidelines that will shape the general state budget for fiscal year 2027. This exercise carries special significance, as it marks the first such debate in the new political cycle under President Romuald Wadagni’s government.
According to Gérard Gbénonchi, chair of the National Assembly’s Finance and Trade Committee, this debate is a crucial step in the budget calendar. It allows both an assessment of results achieved in recent years and an evaluation of the coherence of medium-term projections, amid ongoing regional and international instability.
The macroeconomic data presented reflect notable resilience in Bénin’s economy. Between 2023 and 2026, the country sustained robust growth momentum despite global geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions, and persistent security challenges in West Africa.
The report submitted to deputies shows a steady increase in gross domestic product, with growth rates rising from 6.4% in 2023 to 7.5% in 2024, and reaching 8.1% in 2025 — an unprecedented level since the democratic renewal.
This performance rests on several pillars. The agricultural sector continued to play a central role, while industry, construction and public works, as well as market services and trade, experienced renewed activity. Together, they strengthened the national productive base and improved macroeconomic balances.
Through the 2027–2029 programming, the government expresses its ambition to combine fiscal discipline, continued reforms, and structural investments, with the goal of anchoring growth sustainably and broadening its social benefits.
