Population
Senegal is higher
Senegal records 18,501,984, about 1.28× the other value.
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Surface area
Senegal is higher
Senegal records 196,710 km², about 1.71× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Senegal is higher
Senegal records $32.81 billion, about 1.53× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇸🇳 Senegal18,501,984
Senegal’s population is 28% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 4,039,260.
Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇸🇳 Senegal196,710 km²
Senegal’s surface area is 71% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 81,950 km².
Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇸🇳 Senegal94.1 /km²
Benin’s population density is 34% higher than that of Senegal, a difference of 32 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇸🇳 Senegal$32.81 billion · 2024
Senegal’s nominal GDP is 53% larger than that of Benin, a difference of $11.33 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇸🇳 Senegal$1,773 · 2024
Senegal’s GDP per capita is 19% higher than that of Benin, a difference of $288.
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
Dakar
Population
14,462,724
18,501,984
Surface area
114,760 km²
196,710 km²
Population density
126 /km²
94.1 /km²
Nominal GDP
$21.48 billion · 2024
$32.81 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,485 · 2024
$1,773 · 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
Senegalese
Phone code
+229
+221
Internet domain
.bj
.sn
ISO codes
BJ / BEN
SN / SEN
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Dakar
Native name
Bénin
Sénégal
| Measure | Benin | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Dakar |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 18,501,984 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 196,710 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 94.1 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $32.81 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $1,773 · 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 | Senegalese |
| Phone code | +229 | +221 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .sn |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | SN / SEN |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Dakar |
| Native name | Bénin | Sénégal |
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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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Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country in West Africa. It is the westernmost country of the African mainland, from which the name "Senegal" is derived.
Full Senegal profile →Benin & Senegal: 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 Senegal?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
What is the population of Senegal?
Senegal has a recorded population of approximately 18,501,984 people.
How big is Senegal?
Senegal covers an area of about 196,710 km².
What is the population density of Senegal?
Senegal has a population density of roughly 94.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Senegal?
Senegal has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $32.81 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Senegal?
Senegal has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,773.
What currency is used in Senegal?
Senegal uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Senegal located?
Senegal is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Senegal?
The native name of Senegal is Sénégal.
What are people from Senegal called?
People from Senegal are referred to as Senegalese.
What is the phone calling code for Senegal?
The international dialing code for Senegal is +221.
What is the internet domain for Senegal?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Senegal is .sn.
What time zone is Senegal in?
Senegal uses the Africa/Dakar time zone.
What is Senegal known for?
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country in West Africa. It is the westernmost country of the African mainland, from which the name "Senegal" is derived.