Benin Population Growth in the 2000s (2000 to 2009)

Benin Population Growth from 2000 to 2009

This page shows Benin population growth in the 2000s from 2000 to 2009. 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 2000 to 2009. Click here to review the Benin country overview.

Chart of Benin Population Growth in the 2000s (2000 to 2009)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Benin’s population grew steadily from 2000 to 2009 for the decade. The population grew from 6.8 million people in 2000 to 8.9 million people in 2009. As a result, the population grew 30.9% in the 2000s (2000 to 2009). 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 2010s.