Benin Population

Benin has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades. As of 2024, the country’s population is estimated to be over 13 million, a significant increase from around 8 million in 2000. This growth is driven by a high fertility rate, which remains above 4 children per woman, and a relatively young population, with a median age under 20 years. Urbanization is also contributing to population increases in cities such as Cotonou and Porto-Novo. While the growth presents opportunities for economic development, it also poses challenges for infrastructure, education, and healthcare systems, which must expand to meet the needs of a rapidly increasing and youthful population.

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YearPopulationPopulation Density Per Square KM
19501,672,66115.1
19551,850,71816.7
19602,065,21118.7
19652,327,81621
19702,645,69423.9
19753,032,64827.4
19803,510,05131.7
19854,107,49837.1
19904,816,94843.5
19955,720,47451.7
20006,677,02760.4
20057,837,87070.9
20109,178,30683
201510,841,37498
202012,861,152116.3
202213,754,688124.3
202314,219,908128.5
202414,697,052132.9
202515,186,090137.3
203017,817,552161.1
203520,785,031187.9
204024,133,443218.2
204527,894,671252.2
205032,070,919289.9
205536,635,781331.2
206041,554,035375.6
206546,792,553423
207052,310,025472.9
207558,040,804524.7
208063,888,411577.5
208569,732,261630.4
209075,439,501682
209580,870,563731.1
210085,879,024776.3

Data from US Census International Database