Population
Burkina Faso is higher
Burkina Faso records 23,548,781, about 1.63× the other value.
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Surface area
Burkina Faso is higher
Burkina Faso records 274,200 km², about 2.39× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Burkina Faso is higher
Burkina Faso records $23.12 billion, about 1.08× the other value.
What stands out
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Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso23,548,781
Burkina Faso’s population is 63% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 9,086,057.
Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso274,200 km²
Burkina Faso’s surface area is 139% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 159,440 km².
Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso85.9 /km²
Benin’s population density is 47% higher than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of 40.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso$23.12 billion · 2024
Burkina Faso’s nominal GDP is 7.6% larger than that of Benin, a difference of $1.64 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso$982 · 2024
Benin’s GDP per capita is 51% higher than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of $503.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Porto-Novo
Ouagadougou
Population
14,462,724
23,548,781
Surface area
114,760 km²
274,200 km²
Population density
126 /km²
85.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$21.48 billion · 2024
$23.12 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,485 · 2024
$982 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Nationality
Beninese, Beninois
Burkinabe
Phone code
+229
+226
Internet domain
.bj
.bf
ISO codes
BJ / BEN
BF / BFA
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Ouagadougou
Native name
Bénin
Burkina Faso
| Measure | Benin | Burkina Faso |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Ouagadougou |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 23,548,781 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 274,200 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 85.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $23.12 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $982 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois | Burkinabe |
| Phone code | +229 | +226 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .bf |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | BF / BFA |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Native name | Bénin | Burkina Faso |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Benin
Benin, a slender slice of West Africa stretching from the Atlantic coast to the savannas of the interior, enchants visitors with its blend of vibrant markets, historic sites, and welcoming people.
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Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation in West Africa, dazzles visitors with its warm hospitality, vibrant markets, and a tapestry of cultures woven from over 60 ethnic groups.
Full Burkina Faso profile →Benin & Burkina Faso: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
What is the population of Benin?
Benin has a recorded population of approximately 14,462,724 people.
How big is Benin?
Benin covers an area of about 114,760 km².
What is the population density of Benin?
Benin has a population density of roughly 126 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Benin?
Benin has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $21.48 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Benin?
Benin has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,485.
What currency is used in Benin?
Benin uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Benin located?
Benin is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Benin?
The native name of Benin is Bénin.
What are people from Benin called?
People from Benin are referred to as Beninese, Beninois.
What is the phone calling code for Benin?
The international dialing code for Benin is +229.
What is the internet domain for Benin?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Benin is .bj.
What time zone is Benin in?
Benin uses the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
What is Benin known for?
Benin, a slender slice of West Africa stretching from the Atlantic coast to the savannas of the interior, enchants visitors with its blend of vibrant markets, historic sites, and welcoming people.
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
What is the population of Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has a recorded population of approximately 23,548,781 people.
How big is Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso covers an area of about 274,200 km².
What is the population density of Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has a population density of roughly 85.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $23.12 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has a GDP per capita of approximately $982.
What currency is used in Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Burkina Faso located?
Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Burkina Faso called?
People from Burkina Faso are referred to as Burkinabe.
What is the phone calling code for Burkina Faso?
The international dialing code for Burkina Faso is +226.
What is the internet domain for Burkina Faso?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burkina Faso is .bf.
What time zone is Burkina Faso in?
Burkina Faso uses the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone.
What is Burkina Faso known for?
Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation in West Africa, dazzles visitors with its warm hospitality, vibrant markets, and a tapestry of cultures woven from over 60 ethnic groups.