BEN · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
14.81 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
61.0 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,814,460 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.40 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 125.1 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 33.42 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 8.71 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 4.48 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 61.0 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 45.2 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 51.4 percent | 2022 |
| Urban Population (%) | 53.4 percent | 2025 |
Languages
French
Official
Religions
Muslim
27.7%
Roman Catholic
25.5%
Protestant
13.5%
Vodoun
11.6%
Other Christian
9.5%
None
5.8%
Other Traditional Religions
2.6%
Other
2.6%