Population
Ghana is higher
Ghana records 34,427,414, about 2.38× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Ghana is higher
Ghana records 238,539 km², about 2.08× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Ghana is higher
Ghana records $82.31 billion, about 3.83× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇬🇭 Ghana34,427,414
Ghana’s population is 138% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 19,964,690.
Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇬🇭 Ghana238,539 km²
Ghana’s surface area is 108% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 123,779 km².
Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇬🇭 Ghana144 /km²
Ghana’s population density is 15% higher than that of Benin, a difference of 18.3 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇬🇭 Ghana$82.31 billion · 2024
Ghana’s nominal GDP is 283% larger than that of Benin, a difference of $60.83 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇬🇭 Ghana$2,391 · 2024
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.
Full side-by-side comparison
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
| 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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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.
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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 →Benin & Ghana: 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 Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
What is the population of Ghana?
Ghana has a recorded population of approximately 34,427,414 people.
How big is Ghana?
Ghana covers an area of about 238,539 km².
What is the population density of Ghana?
Ghana has a population density of roughly 144 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Ghana?
Ghana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $82.31 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Ghana?
Ghana has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,391.
What currency is used in Ghana?
Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), with the symbol GH₵.
Where is Ghana located?
Ghana is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Ghana called?
People from Ghana are referred to as Ghanaian.
What is the phone calling code for Ghana?
The international dialing code for Ghana is +233.
What is the internet domain for Ghana?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ghana is .gh.
What time zone is Ghana in?
Ghana uses the Africa/Accra time zone.
What is Ghana known for?
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.