Population
Benin is higher
Benin records 14,462,724, about 2.80× the other value.
Country comparison
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Surface area
Mauritania is higher
Mauritania records 1,030,700 km², about 8.98× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Benin is higher
Benin records $21.48 billion, about 1.97× the other value.
What stands out
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Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇲🇷 Mauritania5,169,395
Benin’s population is 180% larger than that of Mauritania, a difference of 9,293,329.
Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇲🇷 Mauritania1,030,700 km²
Mauritania’s surface area is 798% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 915,940 km².
Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇲🇷 Mauritania5 /km²
Benin’s population density is about 25.1× that of Mauritania, a difference of 121 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇲🇷 Mauritania$10.91 billion · 2024
Benin’s nominal GDP is 97% larger than that of Mauritania, a difference of $10.57 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇲🇷 Mauritania$2,110 · 2024
Mauritania’s GDP per capita is 42% higher than that of Benin, a difference of $625.
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
Nouakchott
Population
14,462,724
5,169,395
Surface area
114,760 km²
1,030,700 km²
Population density
126 /km²
5 /km²
Nominal GDP
$21.48 billion · 2024
$10.91 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,485 · 2024
$2,110 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Mauritanian ouguiya · MRU · UM
Nationality
Beninese, Beninois
Mauritanian
Phone code
+229
+222
Internet domain
.bj
.mr
ISO codes
BJ / BEN
MR / MRT
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Nouakchott
Native name
Bénin
موريتانيا
| Measure | Benin | Mauritania |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Nouakchott |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 5,169,395 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 1,030,700 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $10.91 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $2,110 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Mauritanian ouguiya · MRU · UM |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois | Mauritanian |
| Phone code | +229 | +222 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .mr |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | MR / MRT |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Nouakchott |
| Native name | Bénin | موريتانيا |
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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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Mauritania is a country in Northwest Africa, known for its vast deserts, rich history, and cultural diversity.
Full Mauritania profile →Benin & Mauritania: 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 Mauritania?
The capital of Mauritania is Nouakchott.
What is the population of Mauritania?
Mauritania has a recorded population of approximately 5,169,395 people.
How big is Mauritania?
Mauritania covers an area of about 1,030,700 km².
What is the population density of Mauritania?
Mauritania has a population density of roughly 5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Mauritania?
Mauritania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $10.91 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Mauritania?
Mauritania has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,110.
What currency is used in Mauritania?
Mauritania uses the Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU), with the symbol UM.
Where is Mauritania located?
Mauritania is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Mauritania?
The native name of Mauritania is موريتانيا.
What are people from Mauritania called?
People from Mauritania are referred to as Mauritanian.
What is the phone calling code for Mauritania?
The international dialing code for Mauritania is +222.
What is the internet domain for Mauritania?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mauritania is .mr.
What time zone is Mauritania in?
Mauritania uses the Africa/Nouakchott time zone.
What is Mauritania known for?
Mauritania is a country in Northwest Africa, known for its vast deserts, rich history, and cultural diversity.