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Benin

Western Africa, Africa

Fertility
#14of 194 countries

4.56 births/woman

World Bank 2022

About the size of Honduras

112.6K km² against 112.5K km². Total area, REST Countries.

20% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Fertility4.56 births/woman. World Bank 2022.14 of 194Farmland %31.4%. World Bank 2021.26 of 191Renewables %54.5%. World Bank 2021.44 of 192

Lowest rankings

Life Expectancy60.8 years. World Bank 2022.186 of 194Unemployment %1.6%. World Bank 2023.167 of 179Health % GDP3.3% of GDP. World Bank / WHO 2021.172 of 193

Neighbours

Burkina FasoCapital: OuagadougouNigerCapital: NiameyNigeriaCapital: AbujaTogoCapital: Lomé

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Benin, in short

What is the capital of Benin?

The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo. Porto-Novo is the seat of national government for Benin, a country in Western Africa.

What is the population of Benin?

Benin has a population of about 14.1 million people, the 76th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Benin?

Benin covers 112,622 square kilometers (43,484 square miles), making Benin the 102nd largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Benin?

Benin borders 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and Togo.

What is the life expectancy in Benin?

Life expectancy at birth in Benin is 60.8 years, the 208th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Benin in?

Benin is in Africa, in the Western Africa region. Benin is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.