Population
Nigeria is higher
Nigeria records 232,679,478, about 16.1× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Nigeria is higher
Nigeria records 923,770 km², about 8.05× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Nigeria is higher
Nigeria records $252.26 billion, about 11.7× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇳🇬 Nigeria232,679,478
Nigeria’s population is about 16.1× that of Benin, a difference of 218,216,754.
Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇳🇬 Nigeria923,770 km²
Nigeria’s surface area is 705% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 809,010 km².
Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇳🇬 Nigeria252 /km²
Nigeria’s population density is 100% higher than that of Benin, a difference of 126 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇳🇬 Nigeria$252.26 billion · 2024
Nigeria’s nominal GDP is about 11.7× that of Benin, a difference of $230.78 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇳🇬 Nigeria$1,084 · 2024
Benin’s GDP per capita is 37% higher than that of Nigeria, a difference of $401.
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
Abuja
Population
14,462,724
232,679,478
Surface area
114,760 km²
923,770 km²
Population density
126 /km²
252 /km²
Nominal GDP
$21.48 billion · 2024
$252.26 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,485 · 2024
$1,084 · 2024
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Nigerian naira · NGN · ₦
Nationality
Beninese, Beninois
Nigerian
Phone code
+229
+234
Internet domain
.bj
.ng
ISO codes
BJ / BEN
NG / NGA
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Lagos
Native name
Bénin
Nigeria
| Measure | Benin | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Abuja |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 232,679,478 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 923,770 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 252 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $252.26 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $1,084 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Nigerian naira · NGN · ₦ |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois | Nigerian |
| Phone code | +229 | +234 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .ng |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | NG / NGA |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Lagos |
| Native name | Bénin | Nigeria |
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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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Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.
Full Nigeria profile →Benin & Nigeria: 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 Nigeria?
The capital of Nigeria is Abuja.
What is the population of Nigeria?
Nigeria has a recorded population of approximately 232,679,478 people.
How big is Nigeria?
Nigeria covers an area of about 923,770 km².
What is the population density of Nigeria?
Nigeria has a population density of roughly 252 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Nigeria?
Nigeria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $252.26 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Nigeria?
Nigeria has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,084.
What currency is used in Nigeria?
Nigeria uses the Nigerian naira (NGN), with the symbol ₦.
Where is Nigeria located?
Nigeria is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Nigeria called?
People from Nigeria are referred to as Nigerian.
What is the phone calling code for Nigeria?
The international dialing code for Nigeria is +234.
What is the internet domain for Nigeria?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nigeria is .ng.
What time zone is Nigeria in?
Nigeria uses the Africa/Lagos time zone.
What is Nigeria known for?
Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.