Benin Statistics
Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
About Benin
Benin is birthplace of Vodun religion with rich spiritual traditions and cultural heritage. The country has Atlantic coastline and was former Dahomey kingdom. Beninese culture emphasizes ancestral worship, traditional arts, and community values.
The nation has tropical climate with monsoon seasons and coastal plains. Benin has presidential republic with democratic governance since 1990s. The country has agricultural economy and cotton production.
Porto-Novo is official capital while Cotonou is largest city and economic center. Benin has UNESCO World Heritage royal palaces in Abomey. The nation has French as official language with local languages.
Traditional Beninese culture includes Vodun ceremonies, bronze casting, and oral traditions. The country has religious diversity with traditional beliefs, Christianity, and Islam. Beninese cuisine features yams, fish, and West African spices.
The population is 13 million with diverse ethnic groups and rural lifestyle. Benin offers spiritual heritage, cultural traditions, and West African authenticity in Vodun birthplace nation.
Economic Indicators
Demographic Distribution
Population Data by Years
| Year | Total Population | Annual Change | Density People/KM2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 | 39.587.568 | +0.42% | 351.1 |
| 2090 | 37.651.974 | +0.61% | 333.9 |
| 2080 | 35.063.024 | +0.84% | 311 |
| 2070 | 31.879.283 | +1.11% | 282.7 |
| 2060 | 28.272.760 | +1.34% | 250.7 |
| 2050 | 24.433.809 | +1.64% | 216.7 |
| 2040 | 20.445.760 | +1.97% | 181.3 |
| 2030 | 16.618.822 | +2.25% | 147.4 |
| 2025 NOW | 14.814.460 | +2.43% | 131.4 |
| 2020 | 13.070.169 | +2.7% | 115.9 |
| 2015 | 11.360.681 | +3% | 100.8 |
| 2010 | 9.797.484 | +3.03% | 86.9 |
| 2005 | 8.426.144 | +3.27% | 74.7 |
| 2000 | 7.221.619 | +3.12% | 64 |
| 1995 | 6.226.773 | +2.14% | 55.2 |
| 1990 | 5.281.479 | +3.12% | 46.8 |
| 1985 | 4.538.012 | +3% | 40.2 |
| 1980 | 3.925.251 | +2.79% | 34.8 |
| 1975 | 3.445.407 | +2.46% | 30.6 |
| 1970 | 3.065.057 | +2.23% | 27.2 |
| 1965 | 2.757.936 | +1.99% | 24.5 |
| 1960 | 2.517.286 | +1.55% | 22.3 |
| 1955 | 2.353.646 | +1.07% | 20.9 |
| 1950 | 2.250.476 | - | 20 |
