Population
Benin is higher
Benin records 14,462,724, about 2.58× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Benin is higher
Benin records 114,760 km², about 1.03× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Benin is higher
Benin records $21.48 billion, about 4.49× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇱🇷 Liberia5,612,817
Benin’s population is 158% larger than that of Liberia, a difference of 8,849,907.
Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇱🇷 Liberia111,370 km²
Benin’s surface area is 3.0% larger than that of Liberia, a difference of 3,390 km².
Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇱🇷 Liberia50.4 /km²
Benin’s population density is 150% higher than that of Liberia, a difference of 75.6 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇱🇷 Liberia$4.78 billion · 2024
Benin’s nominal GDP is 349% larger than that of Liberia, a difference of $16.70 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇱🇷 Liberia$851 · 2024
Benin’s GDP per capita is 74% higher than that of Liberia, a difference of $634.
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
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
| 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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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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Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.
Full Liberia profile →Benin & Liberia: 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 Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
What is the population of Liberia?
Liberia has a recorded population of approximately 5,612,817 people.
How big is Liberia?
Liberia covers an area of about 111,370 km².
What is the population density of Liberia?
Liberia has a population density of roughly 50.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Liberia?
Liberia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.78 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Liberia?
Liberia has a GDP per capita of approximately $851.
What currency is used in Liberia?
Liberia uses the Liberian dollar (LRD), with the symbol $.
Where is Liberia located?
Liberia is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Liberia called?
People from Liberia are referred to as Liberian.
What is the phone calling code for Liberia?
The international dialing code for Liberia is +231.
What is the internet domain for Liberia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Liberia is .lr.
What time zone is Liberia in?
Liberia uses the Africa/Monrovia time zone.
What is Liberia known for?
Liberia is a West African country on the Atlantic coast, known for its diverse coastal and interior landscapes.