As of 2025, the population of Benin is approximately 14.81 million people (14 814 460), making it the 75th most populous country in the dataset of 217 countries, with a 0.18% share of the combined total.
Over the past five years the population of Benin changed by +13.35%, and over the past ten years by +30.40%. By five-year growth, Benin ranks 23rd of 217 countries; in terms of momentum, growth is slowing — from +2.84% to +2.54% per year.
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