Benin Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Benin Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Benin population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. Benin’s official name is the Republic of Benin. The country is located on the western coast of Africa. Additionally, it is bordered by Niger to the north-east, Togo to the west, Burkina Faso to the north-west, and Nigeria to the east. Benin gained independence from France on August 1st, 1960. Moreover, Benin is one of the most stable democracies in sub-Saharan Africa.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Benin from 1970 to 1979. This is the decade after independence in 1960. Click here to review the Benin country overview.

Chart of Benin Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Benin’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 2.9 million people in 1970 to 3.6 million people in 1979. As a result, the population grew 24.1% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). The majority of Benin’s people live in the south of the country. Secondly, the total life expectancy for Benin is approximately 59 years.

To conclude, Benin has similar economic and security challenges as most countries on the African continent but still managed to maintain sustained population growth. Click here for Benin population growth in the 1980s.