Benin Ranking
Benin scores 47.01/100, ranked #121 of 195 countries. Nine-component breakdown of the national-power model (National Power methodology): absolute mass, strategic capability, leverage, conversion, resilience, reach, sovereignty, institutional position, trajectory.
POWER 47.01/100 #121 / 195
Momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).
Stronger than 38% of the 195 ranked countries.
Nearest neighbors
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #119 | Niger | 47.8/100 |
| #120 | Laos | 47.6/100 |
| #121 | Benin (you) | 47.0/100 |
| #122 | Iceland | 45.7/100 |
| #123 | Lebanon | 45.3/100 |
| Component | Score |
|---|---|
| Absolute mass | 54.8 |
| Strategic capability | – |
| Strategic leverage | 12.5 |
| Power conversion | 39.7 |
| Resilience | 45.6 |
| Reach | 8.0 |
| Sovereignty | 57.5 |
| Institutional position | 49.2 |
| Trajectory | 57.2 |
Model vintage: National Power methodology, latest published calculation of 2026-10-03. Indicator years are source-reported dates — a disclosed-vintage snapshot, not point-in-time data. A dash means no data: the model applies no adjustment rather than a zero.
Full analysis: why Benin ranks #121
Why Benin ranks #121
Benin scores 47.0 out of 100 and ranks #121 among 195 countries, between Laos above and Iceland below. This figure is the Bureau’s single read on national power, built from nine components.
Strengths
The strongest component is Sovereignty at 57.5: inflation tamed at 1.2%; unemployment near 1.8% — work for whoever wants it
Weaknesses
The weakest component is Reach at 8.0: fertility of 5.3 children per woman — far above replacement, a cradle overflowing faster than schools can keep up; a median age of 17 — a nation of children, its workforce still in the classroom
Trajectory
Quarterly momentum reads 0. Little moved in Jul–Sep 2026: no crisis, no windfall. The quarter simply confirmed the country's standing course. The Trajectory component itself scores 57.2. On the military board the country stands at 44.8, ranked #28. Head of government: Romuald Wadagni (President).
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Benin ranks #121 of 195 countries in national power, scoring 47.01/100. Its strongest component is Sovereignty at 57.5, while Reach is weakest at 8.0. The Bureau's nine-component model covers absolute mass, strategic capability, leverage, conversion, resilience, reach, sovereignty, institutional position, and trajectory.
Where does Benin rank?
Benin ranks #121 of 195 countries in Magna Bureau national power rankings, with a score of 47.01/100.
What is Benin's military power score?
Benin's military power score is 44.84/100, measuring causal military capability across 24 dimensions.