In Benin, 2022 was a prolific year for business creation. From the beginning to the end of the year, 56,579 companies and institutions were created.

56579 companies created in total, compared with 52370 in 2021 in Benin according to statistics. Indeed, 90.1% of businesses created in 2022 were establishments (50,968) and 9.9% were companies (5611), details the monprises.bj platform. According to the content of the statistics, the age group of entrepreneurs varies from 21 to 45 years old. Indeed, 43.4% of them are aged between 21 and 30, 22.8% between 36 and 45, and 19.5% are aged 31 to 35.

While business sectors are diverse and varied, it should be noted that buying and selling GSM products represent 8.7% of businesses and money transfer activity via mobile networks accounts for 17.7% and other activities represent less than 4%. Most businesses are created in the departments of Atlantique, Littoral, Ouémé, Zou and Borgou.