Population
Guinea is higher
Guinea records 14,754,785, about 1.02× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Guinea is higher
Guinea records 245,860 km², about 2.14× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Guinea is higher
Guinea records $25.01 billion, about 1.16× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇬🇳 Guinea14,754,785
Guinea’s population is 2.0% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 292,061.
Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇬🇳 Guinea245,860 km²
Guinea’s surface area is 114% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 131,100 km².
Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇬🇳 Guinea60 /km²
Benin’s population density is 110% higher than that of Guinea, a difference of 66 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇬🇳 Guinea$25.01 billion · 2024
Guinea’s nominal GDP is 16% larger than that of Benin, a difference of $3.53 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇬🇳 Guinea$1,695 · 2024
Guinea’s GDP per capita is 14% higher than that of Benin, a difference of $210.
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
Conakry
Population
14,462,724
14,754,785
Surface area
114,760 km²
245,860 km²
Population density
126 /km²
60 /km²
Nominal GDP
$21.48 billion · 2024
$25.01 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,485 · 2024
$1,695 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Guinean franc · GNF · FG
Nationality
Beninese, Beninois
Guinean
Phone code
+229
+224
Internet domain
.bj
.gn
ISO codes
BJ / BEN
GN / GIN
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Conakry
Native name
Bénin
Guinée
| Measure | Benin | Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Conakry |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 14,754,785 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 245,860 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 60 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $25.01 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $1,695 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Guinean franc · GNF · FG |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois | Guinean |
| Phone code | +229 | +224 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .gn |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | GN / GIN |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Conakry |
| Native name | Bénin | Guinée |
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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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Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.
Full Guinea profile →Benin & Guinea: 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 Guinea?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
What is the population of Guinea?
Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 14,754,785 people.
How big is Guinea?
Guinea covers an area of about 245,860 km².
What is the population density of Guinea?
Guinea has a population density of roughly 60 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Guinea?
Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.01 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Guinea?
Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,695.
What currency is used in Guinea?
Guinea uses the Guinean franc (GNF), with the symbol FG.
Where is Guinea located?
Guinea is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Guinea?
The native name of Guinea is Guinée.
What are people from Guinea called?
People from Guinea are referred to as Guinean.
What is the phone calling code for Guinea?
The international dialing code for Guinea is +224.
What is the internet domain for Guinea?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea is .gn.
What time zone is Guinea in?
Guinea uses the Africa/Conakry time zone.
What is Guinea known for?
Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.