Benin

Benin has a population of 13.2M as of 2025, according to World Bank data. Life expectancy is 60.8 years.

The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo. It serves as the country's administrative and political center.

Benin's GDP is $21.5B as of 2025 (World Bank). GDP per capita is $1,485.38. The economy grew at 7.5% in 2025.

The average life expectancy in Benin is 60.8 years (World Bank, 2025), below the global average of 72 years. The infant mortality rate is 46.4 per 1,000 live births.

Benin is located in Africa, specifically in Western Africa. It is part of the continent of Africa.

Benin covers an area of 112,622 km² (43,484 square miles). The population density is approximately 117.4 people per km².

Benin uses the West African CFA franc (Fr) with currency code XOF.

The official language of Benin is French.

Yes, Benin is a member of the United Nations.

Benin's GDP is $21.5B (World Bank, 2025). This places it among Africa's economies by total output.

Benin's GDP per capita is $1,485, which is 32% below the regional average of 2,200 (World Bank, 2025).

Benin's inflation rate is 1.2%, within the 2-3% range considered stable by most central banks (World Bank, 2025).

Benin has a population density of 117 people per km², making it moderately populated.

Life expectancy in Benin is 60.8 years, 11.2 years below the global average of 72 years (World Bank, 2025).

Benin has a total land area of 112,622 km² (43,000 sq miles). This measurement covers the country's total sovereign territory as recorded by international geographic databases.

Benin shares land borders with 4 countries (identified by the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codes: BFA, NER, NGA, TGO). These borders define the country's overland connections to the wider region.

The international calling code for Benin is +229. To call Benin from abroad, dial your country's exit code (00), then 229, followed by the local number.

To call Benin from the United States, dial 011 + 229 + the local phone number. For example: 011-229-55 55 55 55.