Benin population
15,480,391
Population changes approximately every seconds
Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.43%
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Benin is 15,480,390, growing at an annual rate of 2.43%. That works out to a net change of approximately 963 people per day or 40 per hour.
The population change in Benin is driven by three components: approximately 489,564 births per year and 127,886 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.43% per year.
The total fertility rate stands at 4.42 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Benin is growing through natural increase.
The current population of Benin is approximately 15,480,390, growing at 2.43% per year.
By approximately 963 people per day, or 40 per hour.
Yes. With approximately 489,564 births and 127,886 deaths per year, Benin has a natural population increase of about 361,678 people annually.