Benin
Africa
Benin is a country in Africa with a population of 13,301,694. Its capital is Porto-Novo and the currency is the CFA Franc (West) (Fr). GDP per capita is around $1,400, the main language is French.
CapitalPorto-Novo
Population13,301,694
Area112,622 km²
Density118 /km²
ContinentAfrica
CurrencyCFA Franc (West) (Fr)
Calling code+229
GDP / capita$1,400 Lower-middle income
Govt debt57.2% of GDP
Driving sideRight
Population & life expectancy
Population14,111,035
From 636,559 in 1800 to 14,111,035 in 2023
Life expectancy60.8 yrs
From 35.4 yrs in 1950 to 60.8 yrs in 2023
Bordering countries
Phrases & audio
- Hello Bonjour
- Good morning Bonjour
- Good day Bonne après-midi
- Good evening Bonsoir
- Good night Bonne nuit
- Thank you Merci
- Please S'il vous plaît
- Excuse me Excusez-moi
- Sorry Désolé
- 1 Un
- 2 Deux
- 3 Trois
- 4 Quatre
- 5 Cinq
- 6 Six
- 7 Sept
- 8 Huit
- 9 Neuf
- 10 Dix
Frequently asked questions
What country is BJ?
BJ is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Benin, a country in Africa with its capital at Porto-Novo.
What language do they speak in Benin?
The main language spoken in Benin is French (Français). French for "hello" is "Bonjour".
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
What is the country calling code for Benin?
The international dialling code for Benin is +229. Its two-letter country code is BJ.
What currency is used in Benin?
Benin uses the CFA Franc (West) (Fr), currency code XOF.
What is the population of Benin?
Benin has a population of about 13,301,694 people across 112,622 km².