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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Benin’s population is 557% larger than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 12,261,372.
Benin’s surface area is 218% larger than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 78,630 km².
Benin’s population density is 107% higher than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of 65.1 /km².
Benin’s nominal GDP is 868% larger than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of $19.26 billion.
Benin’s GDP per capita is 47% higher than that of Guinea-Bissau, a difference of $478.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Porto-Novo
Bissau
14,462,724
2,201,352
114,760 km²
36,130 km²
126 /km²
60.9 /km²
$21.48 billion · 2024
$2.22 billion · 2024
$1,485 · 2024
$1,008 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Beninese, Beninois
Bissau-Guinean
+229
+245
.bj
.gw
BJ / BEN
GW / GNB
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Bissau
Bénin
Guiné-Bissau
| Measure | Benin | Guinea-Bissau |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Bissau |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 2,201,352 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 36,130 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 60.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $2.22 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $1,008 · 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 | Bissau-Guinean |
| Phone code | +229 | +245 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .gw |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | GW / GNB |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Bissau |
| Native name | Bénin | Guiné-Bissau |
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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 →Guinea-Bissau, a slender West African nation, is a vibrant mosaic of Atlantic coastlines, swaying mangroves, and culturally diverse communities that together create a dynamic national identity.
Full Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
Guinea-Bissau has a recorded population of approximately 2,201,352 people.
Guinea-Bissau covers an area of about 36,130 km².
Guinea-Bissau has a population density of roughly 60.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Guinea-Bissau has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.22 billion as of 2024.
Guinea-Bissau has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,008.
Guinea-Bissau uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Guinea-Bissau is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of Guinea-Bissau is Guiné-Bissau.
People from Guinea-Bissau are referred to as Bissau-Guinean.
The international dialing code for Guinea-Bissau is +245.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea-Bissau is .gw.
Guinea-Bissau uses the Africa/Bissau time zone.
Guinea-Bissau, a slender West African nation, is a vibrant mosaic of Atlantic coastlines, swaying mangroves, and culturally diverse communities that together create a dynamic national identity.