Population
Benin is higher
Benin records 14,462,724, about 27.6× the other value.
Country comparison
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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
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Surface area
Benin is higher
Benin records 114,760 km², about 28.5× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Benin is higher
Benin records $21.48 billion, about 7.88× the other value.
What stands out
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Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇨🇻 Cape Verde524,877
Benin’s population is about 27.6× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 13,937,847.
Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇨🇻 Cape Verde4,030 km²
Benin’s surface area is about 28.5× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 110,730 km².
Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇨🇻 Cape Verde130 /km²
Cape Verde’s population density is 3.3% higher than that of Benin, a difference of 4.2 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇨🇻 Cape Verde$2.73 billion · 2024
Benin’s nominal GDP is 688% larger than that of Cape Verde, a difference of $18.76 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇨🇻 Cape Verde$5,192 · 2024
Cape Verde’s GDP per capita is 250% higher than that of Benin, a difference of $3,707.
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
Praia
Population
14,462,724
524,877
Surface area
114,760 km²
4,030 km²
Population density
126 /km²
130 /km²
Nominal GDP
$21.48 billion · 2024
$2.73 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,485 · 2024
$5,192 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $
Nationality
Beninese, Beninois
Verdean
Phone code
+229
+238
Internet domain
.bj
.cv
ISO codes
BJ / BEN
CV / CPV
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Native name
Bénin
Cabo Verde
| Measure | Benin | Cape Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Praia |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 524,877 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 4,030 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 130 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $2.73 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $5,192 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $ |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois | Verdean |
| Phone code | +229 | +238 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .cv |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | CV / CPV |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
| Native name | Bénin | Cabo Verde |
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Country overviews
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.
Full Benin profile →About Cape Verde
Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.
Full Cape Verde profile →Benin & Cape Verde: 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 Cape Verde?
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
What is the population of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has a recorded population of approximately 524,877 people.
How big is Cape Verde?
Cape Verde covers an area of about 4,030 km².
What is the population density of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has a population density of roughly 130 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.73 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Cape Verde?
Cape Verde has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,192.
What currency is used in Cape Verde?
Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), with the symbol $.
Where is Cape Verde located?
Cape Verde is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Cape Verde?
The native name of Cape Verde is Cabo Verde.
What are people from Cape Verde called?
People from Cape Verde are referred to as Verdean.
What is the phone calling code for Cape Verde?
The international dialing code for Cape Verde is +238.
What is the internet domain for Cape Verde?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cape Verde is .cv.
What time zone is Cape Verde in?
Cape Verde uses the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone.
What is Cape Verde known for?
Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.