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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Benin

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population14.81M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$24.57B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$1.66K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth612024 · yearsInternet use34%2024 · % of populationForest area26.5%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
17.7%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Benin2024 · 17.7%
04.428.8513.2717.71960199320252000: 14.2%2001: 14.3%2002: 14.4%2003: 14.6%2004: 14.7%2005: 14.9%2006: 15%2007: 15.2%2008: 15.3%2009: 15.4%2010: 15.6%2011: 15.7%2012: 15.9%2013: 16%2014: 16.2%2015: 16.3%2016: 16.5%2017: 16.6%2018: 16.8%2019: 16.9%2020: 17.1%2021: 17.2%2022: 17.4%2023: 17.5%2024: 17.7%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Benin in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Porto-Novo
Country code
BEN

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