World Bank · 14 metrics compared
Benin vs Central African Republic
Benin and Central African Republic compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. Benin leads in 7 of the comparable categories.
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Benin wins
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| Metric | Benin | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,111,034 | 5,152,421 |
| GDP Per Capita | $1,394 | $496 |
| Life Expectancy | 60.8 | 57.4 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.52 | 1.06 |
| Urban Population | 51.7% | 43.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.56 | 6.01 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 46.5 | 60.8 |
| Literacy Rate | 43.8% | - |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Internet Users | 30.5% | 13.8% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | - | - |
| Physicians Per 1000 | 0.22 | 0.07 |
| Gini Index | - | - |
| Forest Area | 26.5% | 35.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Benin has a population of 14,111,034 compared to Central African Republic's 5,152,421.
Across the metrics compared, Benin leads in 7 categories while Central African Republic leads in 1. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population and economic data are latest available estimates.
Comparison based on World Bank Open Data. Most recent available year used for each metric. Green highlighting indicates favorable values where applicable.