Benin vs Rwanda: What the Numbers Mean

Benin has a population of 14,814,460 and is growing at 2.62% per year.Rwanda has a population of 14,569,341 and is growing at 0.87% per year. The difference between them is 245,119 people, with Benin in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Benin has a density of 132 people per km² across 112,622 km², while Rwanda has a density of 553 people per km² across 26,338 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.