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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Nigeria’s population is about 16.1× that of Benin, a difference of 218,216,754.
Nigeria’s surface area is 705% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 809,010 km².
Nigeria’s population density is 100% higher than that of Benin, a difference of 126 /km².
Nigeria’s nominal GDP is about 11.7× that of Benin, a difference of $230.78 billion.
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.
Porto-Novo
Abuja
14,462,724
232,679,478
114,760 km²
923,770 km²
126 /km²
252 /km²
$21.48 billion · 2024
$252.26 billion · 2024
$1,485 · 2024
$1,084 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Nigerian naira · NGN · ₦
Beninese, Beninois
Nigerian
+229
+234
.bj
.ng
BJ / BEN
NG / NGA
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Lagos
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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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 →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 →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 Nigeria is Abuja.
Nigeria has a recorded population of approximately 232,679,478 people.
Nigeria covers an area of about 923,770 km².
Nigeria has a population density of roughly 252 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Nigeria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $252.26 billion as of 2024.
Nigeria has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,084.
Nigeria uses the Nigerian naira (NGN), with the symbol ₦.
Nigeria is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Nigeria are referred to as Nigerian.
The international dialing code for Nigeria is +234.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nigeria is .ng.
Nigeria uses the Africa/Lagos time zone.
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.