Population
Benin is higher
Benin records 14,462,724, about 1.52× the other value.
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Surface area
Benin is higher
Benin records 114,760 km², about 2.02× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Benin is higher
Benin records $21.48 billion, about 2.02× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇹🇬 Togo9,515,236
Benin’s population is 52% larger than that of Togo, a difference of 4,947,488.
Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇹🇬 Togo56,790 km²
Benin’s surface area is 102% larger than that of Togo, a difference of 57,970 km².
Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇹🇬 Togo168 /km²
Togo’s population density is 33% higher than that of Benin, a difference of 41.5 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇹🇬 Togo$10.65 billion · 2024
Benin’s nominal GDP is 102% larger than that of Togo, a difference of $10.83 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇹🇬 Togo$1,119 · 2024
Benin’s GDP per capita is 33% higher than that of Togo, a difference of $366.
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
Lome
Population
14,462,724
9,515,236
Surface area
114,760 km²
56,790 km²
Population density
126 /km²
168 /km²
Nominal GDP
$21.48 billion · 2024
$10.65 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,485 · 2024
$1,119 · 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
Togolese
Phone code
+229
+228
Internet domain
.bj
.tg
ISO codes
BJ / BEN
TG / TGO
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Lome
Native name
Bénin
Togo
| Measure | Benin | Togo |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Lome |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 9,515,236 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 56,790 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 168 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $10.65 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $1,119 · 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 | Togolese |
| Phone code | +229 | +228 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .tg |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | TG / TGO |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Lome |
| Native name | Bénin | Togo |
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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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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 Togo?
The capital of Togo is Lome.
What is the population of Togo?
Togo has a recorded population of approximately 9,515,236 people.
How big is Togo?
Togo covers an area of about 56,790 km².
What is the population density of Togo?
Togo has a population density of roughly 168 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Togo?
Togo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $10.65 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Togo?
Togo has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,119.
What currency is used in Togo?
Togo uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Togo located?
Togo is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Togo called?
People from Togo are referred to as Togolese.
What is the phone calling code for Togo?
The international dialing code for Togo is +228.
What is the internet domain for Togo?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Togo is .tg.
What time zone is Togo in?
Togo uses the Africa/Lome time zone.
What is Togo known for?
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