What is the population of Benin?

The population of Benin is approximately 15,170,419 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Benin?

Life expectancy at birth in Benin is 61.3 years as of 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Benin?

The total fertility rate in Benin is 4.34 children per woman as of 2026.

What is the median age in Benin?

The median age in Benin is 18.2 years as of 2026.

What is the age distribution in Benin?

Benin's population is 40.9% children (0-14 years), 55.9% working age (15-64 years), and 3.2% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.

What is the GDP per capita in Benin?

The GDP per capita in Benin is $5,088 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Benin?

The inflation rate in Benin is 2.0% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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Benin

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

1,353

Deaths today

355

Net emigration today

As of today, Benin has approximately 15,170,419 people. Estimated births today: 1,353; deaths: 355.

Watch Benin's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(29)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Cotonou◇ Seat of Government/Economic/De facto Capital	Atlantique	2.55M	502	5,075
2	Porto-Novo★ Capital	Ouémé	834.8K	149	5,588
3	Parakou	Borgou	407.3K	88	4,650
4	Bohicon	Zou	301.7K	75	4,044
5	Djougou	Donga	162.6K	27	5,934
6	Whydah	Atlantique	137.2K	23	5,863
7	Pobè	Plateau	126.2K	17	7,253
8	Kandi	Alibori	125.2K	19	6,455
9	Aplahoué	Kouffo	120.5K	24	5,022
10	Malanville	Alibori	117.6K	14	8,400
11	Lokossa	Mono	106.9K	16	6,601
12	Kétou	Plateau	96.4K	15	6,258
13	Natitingou	Atakora	75.5K	17	4,547
14	Savalou	Collines	73.7K	17	4,333
15	Allada	Atlantique	70.8K	13	5,621
16	Tindji	Zou	69.7K	17	4,004
17	Dassa-Zoumé	Collines	67.7K	18	3,805
18	Nikki	Borgou	67.6K	11	6,040
19	Ouèssè	Collines	67.2K	10	6,996
20	Ikpinlè	Plateau	66.2K	13	5,091
21	Savè	Collines	64.1K	13	4,932
22	Comè	Mono	62.1K	12	5,092
23	Glazoué	Collines	59.9K	13	4,606
24	Tanguieta	Atakora	59.2K	11	5,383
25	Banikoara	Alibori	58.5K	11	5,226
26	Covè	Zou	57.8K	10	5,784
27	Sakété	Plateau	56.2K	12	4,682
28	Lobogo	Mono	55.9K	8	6,987
29	Toucountouna	Atakora	51.5K	7	7,363

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2026

2050

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

1,353

Deaths today

355

Net emigration today

As of today, Benin has approximately 15,170,419 people. Estimated births today: 1,353; deaths: 355.

Watch Benin's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(29)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Cotonou◇ Seat of Government/Economic/De facto Capital	Atlantique	2.55M	502	5,075
2	Porto-Novo★ Capital	Ouémé	834.8K	149	5,588
3	Parakou	Borgou	407.3K	88	4,650
4	Bohicon	Zou	301.7K	75	4,044
5	Djougou	Donga	162.6K	27	5,934
6	Whydah	Atlantique	137.2K	23	5,863
7	Pobè	Plateau	126.2K	17	7,253
8	Kandi	Alibori	125.2K	19	6,455
9	Aplahoué	Kouffo	120.5K	24	5,022
10	Malanville	Alibori	117.6K	14	8,400
11	Lokossa	Mono	106.9K	16	6,601
12	Kétou	Plateau	96.4K	15	6,258
13	Natitingou	Atakora	75.5K	17	4,547
14	Savalou	Collines	73.7K	17	4,333
15	Allada	Atlantique	70.8K	13	5,621
16	Tindji	Zou	69.7K	17	4,004
17	Dassa-Zoumé	Collines	67.7K	18	3,805
18	Nikki	Borgou	67.6K	11	6,040
19	Ouèssè	Collines	67.2K	10	6,996
20	Ikpinlè	Plateau	66.2K	13	5,091
21	Savè	Collines	64.1K	13	4,932
22	Comè	Mono	62.1K	12	5,092
23	Glazoué	Collines	59.9K	13	4,606
24	Tanguieta	Atakora	59.2K	11	5,383
25	Banikoara	Alibori	58.5K	11	5,226
26	Covè	Zou	57.8K	10	5,784
27	Sakété	Plateau	56.2K	12	4,682
28	Lobogo	Mono	55.9K	8	6,987
29	Toucountouna	Atakora	51.5K	7	7,363

1975

2026

2050

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

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