Limited formal public transport system. Cotonou lacks integrated public transit; residents rely on informal zemidjan (motorcycle taxis), Tokpa-Tokpa minibuses, and bicycles. Grand Nokoué Sustainable Urban Mobility Project aims to develop multimodal bus and water transport serving 270,000 people initially, expanding to 360,000 daily passengers long-term. Buses and bush taxis serve interior regions.

Mixed road quality with 6,787 km total highway network (1,357 km paved, 5,430 km unpaved). Main streets in Cotonou paved but side streets often unpaved with potholes. Trans-West African Coastal Highway connects to Nigeria, Togo, Ghana, and Ivory Coast. MCC Regional Transport Compact investing $202 million to rehabilitate 74 km between Bohicon-Dassa-Zoumé and improve road safety and maintenance.

Limited broadband infrastructure with significant urban-rural divide. Benin lacks comprehensive fiber network coverage typical of developed nations. Mobile internet more prevalent than fixed broadband. Government strategic plan (2025-2029) allocates resources for telecommunications infrastructure, but current speeds remain below regional standards.

Minimal fiber deployment, concentrated in major urban centers; limited rural coverage

Basic airport infrastructure with 10 total airports and 1 major airport serving international traffic. Limited hub status compared to regional competitors. Domestic flight coverage available but international route network restricted. Airport quality and accessibility improvements needed to enhance regional connectivity.