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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
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s population is 121% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 17,471,506.
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s surface area is 181% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 207,700 km².
Benin’s population density is 27% higher than that of Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), a difference of 27 /km².
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s nominal GDP is 306% larger than that of Benin, a difference of $65.63 billion.
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s GDP per capita is 84% higher than that of Benin, a difference of $1,243.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Porto-Novo
Yamoussoukro
14,462,724
31,934,230
114,760 km²
322,460 km²
126 /km²
99 /km²
$21.48 billion · 2024
$87.11 billion · 2024
$1,485 · 2024
$2,728 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Beninese, Beninois
Ivorian
+229
+225
.bj
.ci
BJ / BEN
CI / CIV
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Abidjan
Bénin
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| Measure | Benin | Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Yamoussoukro |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 31,934,230 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 322,460 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 99 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $87.11 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $2,728 · 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 | Ivorian |
| Phone code | +229 | +225 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .ci |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | CI / CIV |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Abidjan |
| Native name | Bénin |
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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 →Côte d’Ivoire, known in English as the Ivory Coast, sits on the sparkling Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, offering a dynamic blend of bustling cities, lush forests, and vibrant coastal life that invites explorers to discover its rich diversity.
Full Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) 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 Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is Yamoussoukro.
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a recorded population of approximately 31,934,230 people.
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) covers an area of about 322,460 km².
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a population density of roughly 99 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $87.11 billion as of 2024.
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,728.
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) are referred to as Ivorian.
The international dialing code for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is +225.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is .ci.
Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Côte d’Ivoire, known in English as the Ivory Coast, sits on the sparkling Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, offering a dynamic blend of bustling cities, lush forests, and vibrant coastal life that invites explorers to discover its rich diversity.