In 2007, the Danish development aid to Benin amounted 236 million DKK.

[5] In 1978, Through the United Nations, Denmark and Benin desired to strengthen cooperation and cordial relations between the two countries and Denmark agreed to lend 50 million DKK to Benin as part of the economic relations between the two countries.

[6] In February 1992, Denmark granted 100 million DKK to Benin for financial assistance.

[9] Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) and the World Bank developed a mechanism sector in Benin and in 2001, DANIDA assisted Benin with the establishment of a three-year national sector.

[10] In July 2011, Denmark contributed 300,000 DKK to Benin for the people affected by floods.