Africa · Porto-NovoBenin· by the numbers
Benin's population is 14,814,460 (2025) — the 75th-largest in the world and the 28th-largest in Africa, growing by about 351,736 people a year.
Benin Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Benin in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Benin's Population Growth
Yes — Benin's population rose by 351,736 people (+2.43%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 4.5 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Benin Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Benin Located?
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Currency
- Franc (XOF)
- Language(s)
- French
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Continent
- 54 countries in Africa →
- Land area
- 112,760 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 112,620 km²
- Borders
- 4 countries
Niger
Togo
Burkina Faso
NigeriaYou, in Benin
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Benin?
Benin's population is 14,814,460 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #75 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Benin?
14,814,460 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Benin's population density?
131.4 people per km², based on a land area of 112,760 km².
What is Benin ranked in population worldwide?
#75 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Benin?
61.0 years on average (2024) — 59.5 for men, 62.4 for women.
What is Benin's GDP?
$24.6B, ranking #122 of 186 economies we track — $1,658 per capita.
Cite this page
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport