Benin Population Clock

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

About the population of Benin

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Benin?

The current population of Benin is approximately 15,480,390, growing at 2.43% per year.

How fast is the population of Benin changing?

By approximately 963 people per day, or 40 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Benin?

Yes. With approximately 489,564 births and 127,886 deaths per year, Benin has a natural population increase of about 361,678 people annually.

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