Republic of Benin
Capital: Porto-Novo
Population: 14,697,0521
Currency:
West African CFA franc
Benin is a West African country bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Its capital is Porto-Novo, while Cotonou is the largest city and economic center. Benin has a tropical climate and a diverse cultural heritage, including the historic Kingdom of Dahomey and the roots of Vodun (Voodoo) traditions. The country’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, trade, and cotton production. Benin is a democratic republic and a member of the United Nations, the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Growth Rate
2.507
%
Fertility Rate
4.556
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
8.797
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
60.8
years
Total Population in Benin
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Benin.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-0.014
(+0)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1 Based on the CIA’s The World Factbook data.