Benin vs Nigeria: What the Numbers Mean

Benin has a population of 14,814,460 and is growing at 2.62% per year.Nigeria has a population of 230,800,000 and is growing at 2.41% per year. The difference between them is 215,985,540 people, with Nigeria in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Benin has a density of 132 people per km² across 112,622 km², while Nigeria has a density of 250 people per km² across 923,768 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.