Rank #21 by World Population
🇧🇯Benin
Benin has a population of 14,111,034, ranking #21 in the world. The capital is Porto-Novo. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank: Lower middle income
14,111,034
Population
#21
World Rank
60.8
Life Expectancy
$1,394
GDP Per Capita
Benin, #21 by world population
Benin Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Benin had a population of 2,517,286 in 1960 and 14,462,724 in 2024, a 5.7× growth over 64 years. The peak was 14,462,724 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.77%.
14,462,724
Population (2024)
2,517,286
Population (1960)
14,462,724
Peak (2024)
2.77%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,517,286 |
| 1961 | 2,559,223 |
| 1962 | 2,604,659 |
| 1963 | 2,652,908 |
| 1964 | 2,704,003 |
| 1965 | 2,757,936 |
| 1966 | 2,814,317 |
| 1967 | 2,872,997 |
| 1968 | 2,934,257 |
| 1969 | 2,998,222 |
| 1970 | 3,065,057 |
| 1971 | 3,134,767 |
| 1972 | 3,207,543 |
| 1973 | 3,283,496 |
| 1974 | 3,362,633 |
| 1975 | 3,445,407 |
| 1976 | 3,532,196 |
| 1977 | 3,623,202 |
| 1978 | 3,718,305 |
| 1979 | 3,818,528 |
| 1980 | 3,925,251 |
| 1981 | 4,038,307 |
| 1982 | 4,156,596 |
| 1983 | 4,278,978 |
| 1984 | 4,405,895 |
| 1985 | 4,538,012 |
| 1986 | 4,675,420 |
| 1987 | 4,818,486 |
| 1988 | 4,967,341 |
| 1989 | 5,121,657 |
| 1990 | 5,281,479 |
| 1991 | 5,446,932 |
| 1992 | 5,617,844 |
| 1993 | 5,872,706 |
| 1994 | 6,096,506 |
| 1995 | 6,226,773 |
| 1996 | 6,391,858 |
| 1997 | 6,583,365 |
| 1998 | 6,789,489 |
| 1999 | 7,002,818 |
| 2000 | 7,221,619 |
| 2001 | 7,445,596 |
| 2002 | 7,675,426 |
| 2003 | 7,913,070 |
| 2004 | 8,159,094 |
| 2005 | 8,426,144 |
| 2006 | 8,693,242 |
| 2007 | 8,953,969 |
| 2008 | 9,228,466 |
| 2009 | 9,509,423 |
| 2010 | 9,797,484 |
| 2011 | 10,093,623 |
| 2012 | 10,397,657 |
| 2013 | 10,708,834 |
| 2014 | 11,030,004 |
| 2015 | 11,360,681 |
| 2016 | 11,697,842 |
| 2017 | 12,039,780 |
| 2018 | 12,383,347 |
| 2019 | 12,726,755 |
| 2020 | 13,070,169 |
| 2021 | 13,413,417 |
| 2022 | 13,759,501 |
| 2023 | 14,111,034 |
| 2024 | 14,462,724 |
Demographics
| Population | 14,111,034 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.52% |
| Urban Population | 51.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.56 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 60.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 46.5 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 43.8% |
Economy & Trade
$1,394
GDP Per Capita
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
44.7%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
3.3%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.22
Physicians per 1,000
3.2%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
43.8%
Literacy Rate
46.5
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
57.0%
Electricity Access
30.5%
Internet Users
95
Mobile Subs per 100
125.1
People per km2
-192
Net Migration
Environment
26.5%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Benin in global context
Benin is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Benin has a population of 14,111,034, ranking #21 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.52%.
Life expectancy in Benin is 60.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 46.5 per 1,000 live births.
Benin's GDP per capita is $1,394. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
51.7% of Benin's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 125.1 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Benin is 43.8%. The country spends 3.2% of GDP on education.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 14,111,034 residents, Benin is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa . The population is expanding fast — roughly 2.5% annually.
GDP per capita is roughly $1,394, placing Benin among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 60.8 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 4.6 births per woman, and 51.7% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.