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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Burkina Faso’s population is 63% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 9,086,057.
Burkina Faso’s surface area is 139% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 159,440 km².
Benin’s population density is 47% higher than that of Burkina Faso, a difference of 40.1 /km².
Burkina Faso’s nominal GDP is 7.6% larger than that of Benin, a difference of $1.64 billion.
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.
Porto-Novo
Ouagadougou
14,462,724
23,548,781
114,760 km²
274,200 km²
126 /km²
85.9 /km²
$21.48 billion · 2024
$23.12 billion · 2024
$1,485 · 2024
$982 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Beninese, Beninois
Burkinabe
+229
+226
.bj
.bf
BJ / BEN
BF / BFA
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Ouagadougou
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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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.
Full Benin profile →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 →The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
Benin has a recorded population of approximately 14,462,724 people.
Benin covers an area of about 114,760 km².
Benin has a population density of roughly 126 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Benin has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $21.48 billion as of 2024.
Benin has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,485.
Benin uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Benin is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of Benin is Bénin.
People from Benin are referred to as Beninese, Beninois.
The international dialing code for Benin is +229.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Benin is .bj.
Benin uses the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
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.
The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.
Burkina Faso has a recorded population of approximately 23,548,781 people.
Burkina Faso covers an area of about 274,200 km².
Burkina Faso has a population density of roughly 85.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Burkina Faso has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $23.12 billion as of 2024.
Burkina Faso has a GDP per capita of approximately $982.
Burkina Faso uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Burkina Faso is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Burkina Faso are referred to as Burkinabe.
The international dialing code for Burkina Faso is +226.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Burkina Faso is .bf.
Burkina Faso uses the Africa/Ouagadougou time zone.
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.