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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Ghana’s population is 138% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 19,964,690.
Ghana’s surface area is 108% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 123,779 km².
Ghana’s population density is 15% higher than that of Benin, a difference of 18.3 /km².
Ghana’s nominal GDP is 283% larger than that of Benin, a difference of $60.83 billion.
Ghana’s GDP per capita is 61% higher than that of Benin, a difference of $905.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Porto-Novo
Accra
14,462,724
34,427,414
114,760 km²
238,539 km²
126 /km²
144 /km²
$21.48 billion · 2024
$82.31 billion · 2024
$1,485 · 2024
$2,391 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵
Beninese, Beninois
Ghanaian
+229
+233
.bj
.gh
BJ / BEN
GH / GHA
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Accra
Bénin
Ghana
| Measure | Benin | Ghana |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Accra |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 34,427,414 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 238,539 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 144 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $82.31 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $2,391 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵ |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois | Ghanaian |
| Phone code | +229 | +233 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .gh |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | GH / GHA |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Accra |
| Native name | Bénin | Ghana |
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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 →Nestled along the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana is a vibrant West African nation known for its warm hospitality, rich history, and dynamic blend of tradition and modernity.
Full Ghana 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 Ghana is Accra.
Ghana has a recorded population of approximately 34,427,414 people.
Ghana covers an area of about 238,539 km².
Ghana has a population density of roughly 144 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Ghana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $82.31 billion as of 2024.
Ghana has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,391.
Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), with the symbol GH₵.
Ghana is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Ghana are referred to as Ghanaian.
The international dialing code for Ghana is +233.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ghana is .gh.
Ghana uses the Africa/Accra time zone.
Nestled along the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana is a vibrant West African nation known for its warm hospitality, rich history, and dynamic blend of tradition and modernity.