Benin

Discover Benin

Benin is located in Western Africa. Its capital is Porto-Novo, and it has a population of 14,814,460 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 112,622 square kilometers (approximately 43,484 square miles). Its currency is West African CFA franc. The population density is approximately 132 people per square kilometer. Benin shares land borders with 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and Togo.

About Benin

Benin at a glance

Economy of Benin

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Benin

BF

Burkina Faso

CapitalOuagadougou

Population24,074,580

NE

Niger

CapitalNiamey

Population27,917,831

NG

Nigeria

CapitalAbuja

Population237,527,782

TG

Togo

CapitalLomé

Population8,591,626