Benin Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

Benin Population Growth from 2010 to 2019

This page shows Benin population growth in the 2010s from 2010 to 2019. 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 2010 to 2019. Click here to review the Benin country overview.

Chart of Benin Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Benin’s population grew steadily from 2010 to 2019 for the decade. The population grew from 9.1 million people in 2010 to 11.8 million people in 2019. As a result, the population grew 29.7% in the 2010s (2010 to 2019). The majority of Benin’s people live in the south of the country. Additionally, 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.