Population
Mali is higher
Mali records 24,478,595, about 1.69× the other value.
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Surface area
Mali is higher
Mali records 1,240,190 km², about 10.8× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Mali is higher
Mali records $26.79 billion, about 1.25× the other value.
What stands out
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Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇲🇱 Mali24,478,595
Mali’s population is 69% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 10,015,871.
Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇲🇱 Mali1,240,190 km²
Mali’s surface area is 981% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 1,125,430 km².
Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇲🇱 Mali19.7 /km²
Benin’s population density is 539% higher than that of Mali, a difference of 106 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇲🇱 Mali$26.79 billion · 2024
Mali’s nominal GDP is 25% larger than that of Benin, a difference of $5.31 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇲🇱 Mali$1,095 · 2024
Benin’s GDP per capita is 36% higher than that of Mali, a difference of $391.
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
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
| 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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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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Mali is a landlocked West African country known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant archaeological sites.
Full Mali profile →Benin & Mali: 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 Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako.
What is the population of Mali?
Mali has a recorded population of approximately 24,478,595 people.
How big is Mali?
Mali covers an area of about 1,240,190 km².
What is the population density of Mali?
Mali has a population density of roughly 19.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Mali?
Mali has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $26.79 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Mali?
Mali has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,095.
What currency is used in Mali?
Mali uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Mali located?
Mali is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Mali called?
People from Mali are referred to as Malian, Malinese.
What is the phone calling code for Mali?
The international dialing code for Mali is +223.
What is the internet domain for Mali?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mali is .ml.
What time zone is Mali in?
Mali uses the Africa/Bamako time zone.
What is Mali known for?
Mali is a landlocked West African country known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant archaeological sites.