- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- , Cotonou
1
Sources- 1.Stated in The World Factbookcia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/benin/Retrieved 2021-01-21
- Population
- 14.1M(2023)
- , 11.2M(2017)
1
Sources- 1.Stated in World Bank Open Datadata.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTLRetrieved 2019-04-08
- , 10M(2013)
- +23 more
- Area
- 114,763 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- 19.7B(2023)
1
Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2025-04-09
- , 17.4B(2022)
1
Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2025-04-09
- , $17.4B(2022)
1
Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- +57 more
- 19.7B(2023)
- Currency
- Official language
- Head of state
- Romuald Wadagni(since 2026)
- , Mathieu Kérékou(1990–1991)
- , Nicéphore Soglo(1991–1996)
- +3 more
- Head of government
- Pascal Koupaki(2011–2013)
- , Lionel Zinsou(2015–2016)
- , Patrice Talon(since 2016)
Overview
Economy & society
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Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
632 statements · 40% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Shares border with
- Burkina Faso statement is subject of: Benin–Burkina Faso border
- Niger statement is subject of: Benin–Niger border
- Nigeria statement is subject of: Benin–Nigeria border
- Togo statement is subject of: Benin–Togo border
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1990) replaces: People's Republic of Benin
- African Union
- World Trade Organization
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(since 1983)
1
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1963)
- International Development Association(since 1963)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1987)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 1994)
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- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1966)
- African Development Bank
- Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States
- OHADA
- Conseil de l'Entente
- Interpol(since 1962)
2
Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Africa/BENINRetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1998)
2
Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/beninRetrieved 2022-10-29
- UNESCO(since 1960)
- AFRISTAT(since 1993)
- Universal Postal Union(since 1961)
2
Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=45Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1961)
1
- Organisation internationale de la Francophonie(since 1970)
- International Civil Defence Organisation(since 1972)
- World Meteorological Organization(since 1961)
1
- World Health Organization
1
- Economic Community of West African States
- World Customs Organization(since 1998)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- African Continental Free Trade Area
- Multinational Joint Task Force
- Highest point
- Mont Sokbaro elevation: 658 m
- Diplomatic relation
- Brazil statement is subject of: Benin–Brazil relations
- Germany(since 1960) statement is subject of: Benin–Germany relations
- Denmark statement is subject of: Benin–Denmark relations
- Taiwan statement is subject of: Benin–Taiwan relations
- United States statement is subject of: Benin–United States relations
- Russia statement is subject of: Benin–Russia relations
- India statement is subject of: Benin–India relations
- People's Republic of China statement is subject of: Benin–China relations
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- North Korea(since 1973) statement is subject of: Benin–North Korea relations
- IPA transcription
- bɛˈnɪn language: Norwegian
- Lowest point
- Bight of Benin elevation: 0 m
- Demonym
- Beninese
- benini
- beniner
- Beninano
- Beninänan
- بنيني applies to part: masculine
- بنينية applies to part: feminine
- بنينيون applies to part: plural
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- beninezi applies to part: plural
- beninez applies to part: masculine
- benineză applies to part: feminine
- বেনিনীয়
- beninese applies to part: masculine singular, feminine singular
- beninesi applies to part: masculine plural, feminine plural
- benines
- beninés applies to part: masculine singular
- beninesa applies to part: feminine singular
- Beninano
- Béninois applies to part: masculine singular, masculine plural
- Béninoise applies to part: feminine singular
- Béninoises applies to part: feminine plural
- Béninien applies to part: masculine singular
- Béninienne applies to part: feminine singular
- Béniniens applies to part: masculine plural
- Béniniennes applies to part: feminine plural
- בניני applies to part: masculine
- בנינית applies to part: feminine
- beninezo applies to part: masculine singular
- beninezi applies to part: masculine plural
- benineza applies to part: feminine singular
- benineze applies to part: feminine plural
- Beninec
- Beninka
- بينيني applies to part: masculine singular
- بينينية applies to part: feminine singular
- بينينيين applies to part: masculine plural
- بينينيات applies to part: feminine plural
- Beinineach
1
- Unemployment rate
- 1%(2014)
- Mains voltage
- 220 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Electrical plug type
- Europlug
1
Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Type E
1
Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Europlug
- Emergency phone number
- 112 has use: emergency medical services
1
Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-03
- 117 has use: police
1
Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 118 has use: fire department
1
Sources- 1.“International Numbering Resources Database”itu.int/net/itu-t/inrdb/e129_important_numbers.aspxRetrieved 2016-07-08
- 112 has use: emergency medical services
- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 12.4200°N, 2.8000°E
- Marriageable age
- 18 years old applies to part: all genders
- Office held by the head of government
- President of the Republic of Benin(since 2016)
- Prime Minister of Benin(2015–2016)
- President of the Republic of Benin(2013–2015)
- Prime Minister of Benin(2011–2013)
- President of the Republic of Benin(1998–2011)
- Prime Minister of Benin(1996–1998)
- President of the Republic of Benin(1991–1996)
- Prime Minister of Benin(1990–1991)
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- President of the Republic of Benin(1990–1990)
- Vehicle registration plate code
- DY(since 1910)
- Number of out-of-school children
- 827,619(2015)
- 815,421(2013)
- Has characteristic
- free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Total fertility rate
- 4.766(2014)
- 4.846(2013)
- 4.927(2012)
- 5.009(2011)
- 5.094(2010)
- 5.182(2009)
- 5.272(2008)
- 5.365(2007)
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- 5.459(2006)
- 5.553(2005)
- 5.645(2004)
- 5.733(2003)
- 5.818(2002)
- 5.898(2001)
- 5.975(2000)
- 6.051(1999)
- Motto text
- Fraternité, Justice, Travail
- Fraternity, Justice, Labour
- Brawdoliaeth, Cyfiawnder, Llafur
- Geoshape
- Data:Benin.map
- Life expectancy
- 60.907 years(2016)
- 60.639 years(2015)
- 60.373 years(2014)
- 60.113 years(2013)
- 59.855 years(2012)
- 59.595 years(2011)
- 59.319 years(2010)
- 59.009 years(2009)
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- 58.654 years(2008)
- 58.255 years(2007)
- 57.817 years(2006)
- 57.355 years(2005)
- 56.887 years(2004)
- 56.436 years(2003)
- 56.025 years(2002)
- 55.668 years(2001)
- 55.391 years(2000)
- 55.218 years(1999)
- Official name
- Bénin
- République du Bénin
- Republic of Benin
1
- Language used
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- Mbelime
- Waama
- Tammari
- Dendi
- Hausa
- Gourmanchéma
- Kabiye
- Lama
- Yobe
- Mokole
- Ngangam
- Tem
- Pherá
- Yom
- Phla
- Waci
- French
- Fon
- Gen
- Ifè
- Bariba
- Ayizo
- Anufo
- Aguna
- Anii
- Yoruba
- Tchumbuli
- Borgu Fulfulde
- Kotafon
- Ci-Gbe
- Western Niger Fulfulde
- Kura Nago
- Ede Ica
- Ede Ije
- Ede Nago
- Gbe-Defi
- Gbesi
- Ede Idaca
- Gbe-Weme
- Eastern Xwla
- Ede Cabe
- Mahi
- Northern Nago
- Adja
- Berba
- Boko
- Literacy rate
- 38.4%(2015)
- 33%(2012)
- Suicide rate
- 9.9(2016)
- 9.9(2015)
- 9.6(2010)
- 9.7(2005)
- 9.5(2000)
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 6.2341°N, 1.6290°E
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 10.5926°N, 3.8432°E
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 10.3778°N, 0.7778°E
- VAT rate
- 18%
- BTI Status Index
- 6.08(2022)
- 6.43(2018)
- 6.28(2016)
- 6.36(2014)
- 6.44(2012)
- 6.31(2010)
- 6.34(2008)
- 6.26(2006)
- BTI Governance Index
- 5.85(2022)
- 6.08(2020)
- 5.86(2018)
- 5.42(2016)
- 6.04(2014)
- 6.07(2012)
- 6.42(2010)
- 6.2(2008)
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- 5.68(2006)
- Democracy Index
- 4.58(2020)
1
- 4.58(2020)
- Gini coefficient
- 37.8(2018)
- Human Development Index
- 0.525(2021)
- 0.524(2020)
- 0.53(2019)
- 0.53(2018)
- 0.53(2017)
- 0.53(2016)
- 0.529(2015)
- 0.524(2014)
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- 0.52(2013)
- 0.509(2012)
- 0.499(2011)
- 0.492(2010)
- 0.486(2009)
- 0.48(2008)
- 0.472(2007)
- 0.464(2006)
- 0.457(2005)
- 0.45(2004)
- 0.443(2003)
- 0.436(2002)
- 0.428(2001)
- 0.416(2000)
- 0.409(1999)
- 0.402(1998)
- 0.397(1997)
- 0.391(1996)
- 0.386(1995)
- 0.38(1994)
- 0.375(1993)
- 0.369(1992)
- 0.364(1991)
- 0.359(1990)
- Hashtag
- Benin
- Happy Planet Index score
- 41.4(2019)
- Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index
- 0.334(2021)
- 0.333(2020)
- 0.335(2019)
- 0.334(2018)
- 0.333(2017)
- 0.335(2016)
- 0.334(2015)
- 0.33(2014)
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- 0.326(2013)
- 0.318(2012)
- 0.311(2011)
- Birth rate
- 36.071(2022)
- 36.608(2021)
- 37.114(2020)
- 37.675(2019)
- Male population
- 6,689,295(2022)
- 6,509,711(2021)
- 6,330,776(2020)
- 6,152,125(2019)
- 4,887,820(2013)
- Death rate
- 9.323(2022)
- 9.434(2021)
- 9.364(2020)
- 9.248(2019)
- Rural population
- 6,738,656(2022)
- 6,632,056(2021)
- 6,521,955(2020)
- 6,408,115(2019)
- Female population
- 6,663,569(2022)
- 6,487,184(2021)
- 6,312,347(2020)
- 6,138,319(2019)
- 5,120,929(2013)
- Urban population
- 6,614,208(2022)
- 6,364,839(2021)
- 6,121,168(2020)
- 5,882,329(2019)
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 9.3077°N, 2.3158°E
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On other databases
164 identifiers linking Benin across the web's reference databases
- AGROVOC IDc_875
- AllTrails trail IDbenin
- Arab Encyclopedia concept ID2576
- ArchINFORM location ID6049
- ASC Leiden Thesaurus ID294901264
- BabelNet ID00009929n
- BBC News topic IDce1qrvlelw0t
- BBC Things ID8cd6de4c-659d-4e34-be02-56b8e1123818
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID15289964r
- Biblissima authority IDQ26982
- Booru tagbenin
- British Museum person or institution ID185158
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDbenin-30
- CAB ID6270
- Canadiana Name Authority IDncf10218983
- CIVICUS Monitor country entrybenin
- Comic Vine ID4020-61192
- Curlie IDRegional/Africa/Benin/
- Data Commons IDcountry/DHY
- DBNL country IDbenin01
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--6683
- DR topic IDbenin
- Edition humboldt digital IDH0005201
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID85428
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/Benin
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDbenin
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)3mYpNm
- Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)418193
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0022795
- Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine ID39108
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ1807
- Euronews topic IDbenin
- European Education Thesaurus ID373
- EuroVoc ID4846
- FactGrid item IDQ535348
- FAST ID1206464
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)BN
- France 24 topic ID (English)benin
- France 24 topic ID (French)bénin
- France 24 topic ID (Spanish)benín
- Freebase ID/m/0164v
- GACS ID763
- GADM IDBEN
- GCMD keyword ID05d03731-d997-49d9-bfa3-6221d9e5bdeb
- GENC 3-character codeBEN
- GeoNames ID2395170
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)YRz1Dh
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID1000160
- GitHub topicbenin
- GND ID4005503-6
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDbenin
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0009254
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDBenin
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)4014617
- Harper's tagbenin
- HDS ID003436
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_1285892
- Hrvatska enciklopedija ID6925
- IAB code1251
- ICANNWiki page IDBenin
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30268
- IDAI.gazetteer ID2353200
- IdRef ID026617102
- INaturalist place ID8509
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99327
- Interlingual Index IDi82916
- IOC country codeBEN
- ISNI0000000123423987
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeBJ
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codeBEN
- ISO 3166-1 numeric code204
- ITU letter codeBEN
- ITU/ISO/IEC object ID2.16.204
- J9U entity ID987007552622805171
- Joconde location IDT84-122
- KBpedia IDBenin
- Klexikon article IDBenin
- Krugosvet article (archived)strany_mira/BENIN.html
- KulturNav-IDb9c458e8-2a7f-42e4-ba59-cca79bfa4198
- Kunstindeks Danmark Artist ID13844
- Larousse IDpays/Bénin/98870
- LC and MARC vocabularies IDcountries/dm
- Le Figaro tag IDBénin
- Le Monde diplomatique subject IDpays/benin
- Lex IDBenin
- Libération topic IDbenin
- Libraries Australia ID35739411
- Library of Congress Authorities IDn79110959
- M49 code204
- Mapy.com IDosm&id=204