Benin Population Growth in the 1990s (1990 to 1999)

Benin Population Growth from 1990 to 1999

This page shows Benin population growth in the 1990s from 1990 to 1999. 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 1990 to 1999. Click here to review the Benin country overview.

Chart of Benin Population Growth in the 1990s (1990 to 1999)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Benin’s population grew steadily from 1990 to 1999 for the decade. The population grew from 4.9 million people in 1990 to 6.6 million people in 1999. As a result, the population grew 34.6% in the 1990s (1990 to 1999). 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 2000s.