What is the Population of Benin?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Benin has a population of approximately 13,224,860 people, making it the 78th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.17% of the world's population. With a land area of 112,622 km², the population density is roughly 117 people per km².
| Population | 13,224,860 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 78th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.17% |
| Area | 112,622 km² |
| Population density | 117 / km² |
| Demonym | Beninese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | 13,224,860 | 78th |
| South Sudan | 15,786,898 | 75th |
| Guinea | 14,363,931 | 76th |
| Rwanda | 14,104,969 | 77th |
| Burundi | 12,332,788 | 79th |
| Tunisia | 11,972,169 | 80th |
| Haiti | 11,867,032 | 81st |
Benin compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 24,070,553 | 272,967 |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 1,267,000 |
| Nigeria | 223,800,000 | 923,768 |
| Togo | 8,095,498 | 56,785 |
Benin in context
- Benin covers 112,622 km², making it the 100th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo.
- With 13,224,860 people, Benin holds about 3.0% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Benin is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Benin — FAQ
What is the population of Benin?
The population of Benin is approximately 13,224,860 (13.2 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Benin in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Benin at approximately 13,224,860 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Benin is the 78th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Benin?
Approximately 13,224,860 people live in Benin, making it the 78th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Benin rank by population?
Benin is the 78th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.17%.
What is the population density of Benin?
Benin has a population density of roughly 117 people per km², based on a land area of 112,622 km².
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