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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Benin’s population is 158% larger than that of Liberia, a difference of 8,849,907.
Benin’s surface area is 3.0% larger than that of Liberia, a difference of 3,390 km².
Benin’s population density is 150% higher than that of Liberia, a difference of 75.6 /km².
Benin’s nominal GDP is 349% larger than that of Liberia, a difference of $16.70 billion.
Benin’s GDP per capita is 74% higher than that of Liberia, a difference of $634.
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Porto-Novo
Monrovia
14,462,724
5,612,817
114,760 km²
111,370 km²
126 /km²
50.4 /km²
$21.48 billion · 2024
$4.78 billion · 2024
$1,485 · 2024
$851 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Liberian dollar · LRD · $
Beninese, Beninois
Liberian
+229
+231
.bj
.lr
BJ / BEN
LR / LBR
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Monrovia
Bénin
Liberia
| Measure | Benin | Liberia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Monrovia |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 5,612,817 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 111,370 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 50.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $4.78 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $851 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Liberian dollar · LRD · $ |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois | Liberian |
| Phone code | +229 | +231 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .lr |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | LR / LBR |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Monrovia |
| Native name | Bénin | Liberia |
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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 →Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.
Full Liberia 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 Liberia is Monrovia.
Liberia has a recorded population of approximately 5,612,817 people.
Liberia covers an area of about 111,370 km².
Liberia has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Liberia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.78 billion as of 2024.
Liberia has a GDP per capita of approximately $851.
Liberia uses the Liberian dollar (LRD), with the symbol $.
Liberia is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Liberia are referred to as Liberian.
The international dialing code for Liberia is +231.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Liberia is .lr.
Liberia uses the Africa/Monrovia time zone.
Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.