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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Benin’s population is 180% larger than that of Mauritania, a difference of 9,293,329.
Mauritania’s surface area is 798% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 915,940 km².
Benin’s population density is about 25.1× that of Mauritania, a difference of 121 /km².
Benin’s nominal GDP is 97% larger than that of Mauritania, a difference of $10.57 billion.
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.
Porto-Novo
Nouakchott
14,462,724
5,169,395
114,760 km²
1,030,700 km²
126 /km²
5 /km²
$21.48 billion · 2024
$10.91 billion · 2024
$1,485 · 2024
$2,110 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Mauritanian ouguiya · MRU · UM
Beninese, Beninois
Mauritanian
+229
+222
.bj
.mr
BJ / BEN
MR / MRT
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Nouakchott
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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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 →Mauritania is a country in Northwest Africa, known for its vast deserts, rich history, and cultural diversity.
Full Mauritania 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 Mauritania is Nouakchott.
Mauritania has a recorded population of approximately 5,169,395 people.
Mauritania covers an area of about 1,030,700 km².
Mauritania has a population density of roughly 5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Mauritania has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $10.91 billion as of 2024.
Mauritania has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,110.
Mauritania uses the Mauritanian ouguiya (MRU), with the symbol UM.
Mauritania is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of Mauritania is موريتانيا.
People from Mauritania are referred to as Mauritanian.
The international dialing code for Mauritania is +222.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mauritania is .mr.
Mauritania uses the Africa/Nouakchott time zone.
Mauritania is a country in Northwest Africa, known for its vast deserts, rich history, and cultural diversity.