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Benin

12:18:28 PM · October 2, 2026
Africa/Porto-Novo · UTC+01:00
⛅ 30.6°C · Partly cloudy · 💧 58% · 💨 7.9 km/h
BJ BEN Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Benin Country Statistics

Explore Benin population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Benin.

Benin Population

The population of Benin is 14,814,460 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 2.40%.

Benin GDP

The total GDP of Benin is $24.57B in the latest available data.

Benin GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Benin is 8.07%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Benin GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Benin is $1,658 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Benin Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Benin.

  • Birth rate 33.42
  • Death rate 8.71
  • Life expectancy 61.0 years
  • Population growth 2.40%

Benin Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Benin.

  • Literacy rate 51.4%
  • Internet users 34.0%

Benin Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Benin.

  • Inflation 1.10%
  • Unemployment 1.6%

Benin Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Benin.

  • Renewable energy 54.5%
  • Energy consumption 394.57
  • CO₂ emissions 0.4873
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Benin.

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Population
14,814,460
reference year 2025
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GDP
$24.57B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$1,658
per person
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GDP Growth
8.07%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
61.0
years
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Internet Users
34.0%
of population
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Literacy Rate
51.4%
literacy
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Inflation
1.10%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 33.42
Death Rate 8.71
Population Growth 2.40%
Poverty Rate 36.2%
Unemployment 1.6%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Lower middle income
Agricultural Land 41.8%
Renewable Energy 54.5%
Energy Consumption 394.57
CO₂ Emissions 0.4873
EDUCATION DATA

Benin Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Benin.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 10.2% (2022)
Education Expenditure 3.2% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Benin Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Benin.

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International Tourist Arrivals 325K 2020
Data Year 2020
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Benin Banking Information

Central banking information for Benin.

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Central Bank Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO)
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Benin
ISO Code BJ
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Benin Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Benin.

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ACTIVE 2025

Government of Benin vs JNIM

Location Benin
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Benin vs JNIM

Location Benin
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Benin vs JNIM

Location Benin
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2022

Government of Benin vs JNIM

Location Benin
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Benin from 2000 onward.

Population 14,814,460 people · 2025
GDP Growth 8.07 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 1,658 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 1.10 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 3.34 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 33.42 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.487 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 14,814,460 8.07 1,658 1.10 — — —
2024 14,462,724 7.45 1,485 1.16 — 33.42 0.487
2023 14,111,034 6.35 1,394 2.74 3.34 33.88 0.488
2022 13,759,501 6.25 1,266 1.35 2.98 34.35 0.513
2021 13,413,417 7.16 1,319 1.73 2.92 34.78 0.503
2020 13,070,169 3.85 1,200 3.02 3.05 35.33 0.666
2019 12,726,755 6.87 1,131 0.73 3.00 36.04 0.640
2018 12,383,347 6.70 1,152 0.92 3.44 36.96 0.666
2017 12,039,780 5.67 1,055 0.04 3.67 37.84 0.602
2016 11,697,842 3.34 1,011 -0.79 3.62 38.55 0.611
2015 11,360,681 1.78 1,002 0.22 2.73 39.00 0.511
2014 11,030,004 6.36 1,204 -0.55 2.69 39.34 0.495
2013 10,708,834 7.19 1,169 0.43 2.87 39.58 0.464
2012 10,397,657 4.81 1,072 6.74 3.08 39.71 0.454
2011 10,093,623 2.96 1,059 2.70 3.00 39.69 0.492
2010 9,797,484 2.11 973 2.21 3.02 39.77 0.519
2009 9,509,423 2.32 1,024 0.90 2.90 39.98 0.493
2008 9,228,466 4.90 1,061 7.95 2.65 40.37 0.473
2007 8,953,969 5.99 912 1.30 2.94 40.96 0.491
2006 8,693,242 3.94 809 3.78 3.29 41.34 0.444
2005 8,426,144 1.71 779 5.36 3.22 41.09 0.332
2004 8,159,094 4.43 759 0.87 3.23 41.33 0.314
2003 7,913,070 3.44 676 1.49 3.12 41.48 0.303
2002 7,675,426 4.64 546 2.49 3.10 41.48 0.279
2001 7,445,596 5.33 492 3.98 3.30 41.70 0.249
2000 7,221,619 5.86 487 4.17 2.96 42.08 0.214
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Benin

Capital Porto-Novo
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code BEN
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