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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Benin’s population is 424% larger than that of The Gambia , a difference of 11,702,736.
Benin’s surface area is 916% larger than that of The Gambia , a difference of 103,460 km².
The Gambia ’s population density is 94% higher than that of Benin, a difference of 118 /km².
Benin’s nominal GDP is 793% larger than that of The Gambia , a difference of $19.08 billion.
Benin’s GDP per capita is 70% higher than that of The Gambia , a difference of $614.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Porto-Novo
Banjul
14,462,724
2,759,988
114,760 km²
11,300 km²
126 /km²
244 /km²
$21.48 billion · 2024
$2.40 billion · 2024
$1,485 · 2024
$871 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Gambian dalasi · GMD · D
Beninese, Beninois
Gambian
+229
+220
.bj
.gm
BJ / BEN
GM / GMB
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Banjul
Bénin
Gambia
| Measure | Benin | The Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Banjul |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 2,759,988 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 11,300 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 244 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $2.40 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $871 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Gambian dalasi · GMD · D |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois | Gambian |
| Phone code | +229 | +220 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .gm |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | GM / GMB |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Banjul |
| Native name | Bénin | Gambia |
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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.
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Full The Gambia 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 The Gambia is Banjul.
The Gambia has a recorded population of approximately 2,759,988 people.
The Gambia covers an area of about 11,300 km².
The Gambia has a population density of roughly 244 /km² (people per square kilometre).
The Gambia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.40 billion as of 2024.
The Gambia has a GDP per capita of approximately $871.
The Gambia uses the Gambian dalasi (GMD), with the symbol D.
The Gambia is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of The Gambia is Gambia.
People from The Gambia are referred to as Gambian.
The international dialing code for The Gambia is +220.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for The Gambia is .gm.
The Gambia uses the Africa/Banjul time zone.
The Gambia is a small West African country that stretches along the Gambia River and is surrounded almost entirely by Senegal, except for its Atlantic coast. Known for its linear layout, it’s presented as part of a – –… .. … ... ... .. ……………..— scrolling??\ world……..