Population
Niger is higher
Niger records 27,032,412, about 1.87× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Niger is higher
Niger records 1,267,000 km², about 11.0× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Benin is higher
Benin records $21.48 billion, about 1.08× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇳🇪 Niger27,032,412
Niger’s population is 87% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 12,569,688.
Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇳🇪 Niger1,267,000 km²
Niger’s surface area is about 11.0× that of Benin, a difference of 1,152,240 km².
Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇳🇪 Niger21.3 /km²
Benin’s population density is 491% higher than that of Niger, a difference of 105 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇳🇪 Niger$19.88 billion · 2024
Benin’s nominal GDP is 8.1% larger than that of Niger, a difference of $1.61 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇳🇪 Niger$735 · 2024
Benin’s GDP per capita is 102% higher than that of Niger, a difference of $750.
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
Niamey
Population
14,462,724
27,032,412
Surface area
114,760 km²
1,267,000 km²
Population density
126 /km²
21.3 /km²
Nominal GDP
$21.48 billion · 2024
$19.88 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,485 · 2024
$735 · 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
Nigerien
Phone code
+229
+227
Internet domain
.bj
.ne
ISO codes
BJ / BEN
NE / NER
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Niamey
Native name
Bénin
Niger
| Measure | Benin | Niger |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Niamey |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 27,032,412 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 1,267,000 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 21.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $19.88 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $735 · 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 | Nigerien |
| Phone code | +229 | +227 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .ne |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | NE / NER |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Niamey |
| Native name | Bénin | Niger |
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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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Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa, named after the Niger River. It is the largest country in West Africa and is characterized by its vast desert landscapes, primarily the Sahara Desert, in its northern regions.
Full Niger profile →Benin & Niger: 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 Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
What is the population of Niger?
Niger has a recorded population of approximately 27,032,412 people.
How big is Niger?
Niger covers an area of about 1,267,000 km².
What is the population density of Niger?
Niger has a population density of roughly 21.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Niger?
Niger has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.88 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Niger?
Niger has a GDP per capita of approximately $735.
What currency is used in Niger?
Niger uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Niger located?
Niger is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Niger called?
People from Niger are referred to as Nigerien.
What is the phone calling code for Niger?
The international dialing code for Niger is +227.
What is the internet domain for Niger?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Niger is .ne.
What time zone is Niger in?
Niger uses the Africa/Niamey time zone.
What is Niger known for?
Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa, named after the Niger River. It is the largest country in West Africa and is characterized by its vast desert landscapes, primarily the Sahara Desert, in its northern regions.