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Office

Head of government, Benin

Title: President of the Republic, Head of Government

Current holder

Romuald Wadagni

In office since 24 May 2026.

Portrait of Romuald Wadagni — Bibamad · CC BY-SA 4.0

Career

Ministry of Economy and Finance (2016 to present)
President of the Republic of Benin (2026 to present)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Head of government of Benin?

Romuald Wadagni is the Head of government of Benin, in office since 24 May 2026.

When was Romuald Wadagni born?

Romuald Wadagni was born in 1976-06-20, in Lokossa, according to Wikidata.

Where did Romuald Wadagni study?

Romuald Wadagni studied at Harvard Business School, Institut d'administration des entreprises, according to Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: Government of Benin (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Benin in numbers

Population (2025): 14.8 million; 28th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,661 US$; 28th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 1.1%; 42nd highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 1.6%; 49th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 59.3%; 23rd highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 61 years; 46th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2022): 51.4%; 42nd highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 59; 18th most stable of 54 in Africa

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Cite this

PollsAfrica (2026). Head of government, Benin. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/benin/head-of-government