ATLAS · COUNTRY PROFILE
Benin
According to the World Bank, Benin was home to 14.5 million people in 2024 — the 75th most populous of 217 countries, 0.18% of everyone on Earth.
REGIONSub-Saharan Africa
INCOME GROUP · WORLD BANKLower middle income
CAPITALPorto-Novo
Benin by the numbers
| METRIC | VALUE | WORLD RANK | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationWorld Bank, 2024 | 14.5 million | 75th of 217 | 0.18% |
| GDP (current US$)World Bank, 2024 | $21.5B | 128th of 214 | 0.02% |
| GDP per capitaWorld Bank, 2024 | $1.5K | 180th of 214 | — |
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