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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Mali’s population is 69% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 10,015,871.
Mali’s surface area is 981% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 1,125,430 km².
Benin’s population density is 539% higher than that of Mali, a difference of 106 /km².
Mali’s nominal GDP is 25% larger than that of Benin, a difference of $5.31 billion.
Benin’s GDP per capita is 36% higher than that of Mali, a difference of $391.
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Porto-Novo
Bamako
14,462,724
24,478,595
114,760 km²
1,240,190 km²
126 /km²
19.7 /km²
$21.48 billion · 2024
$26.79 billion · 2024
$1,485 · 2024
$1,095 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Beninese, Beninois
Malian, Malinese
+229
+223
.bj
.ml
BJ / BEN
ML / MLI
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Bamako
Bénin
Mali
| Measure | Benin | Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Bamako |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 24,478,595 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 1,240,190 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 19.7 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $26.79 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $1,095 · 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 | Malian, Malinese |
| Phone code | +229 | +223 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .ml |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | ML / MLI |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Bamako |
| Native name | Bénin | Mali |
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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 →Mali is a landlocked West African country known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant archaeological sites.
Full Mali 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 Mali is Bamako.
Mali has a recorded population of approximately 24,478,595 people.
Mali covers an area of about 1,240,190 km².
Mali has a population density of roughly 19.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Mali has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $26.79 billion as of 2024.
Mali has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,095.
Mali uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Mali is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Mali are referred to as Malian, Malinese.
The international dialing code for Mali is +223.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mali is .ml.
Mali uses the Africa/Bamako time zone.
Mali is a landlocked West African country known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant archaeological sites.