Benin Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Benin's death rate was 8.6 in 2025, ranked 79th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Benin's death rate stood at 8.6 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.6 by 2025. Benin ranked 79th globally.
Benin’s death rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, dropping from an all‑time peak of 28.06 in 1960 to a trough of 8.60 in 2025, a level that places the country 79th globally. This decline reflects sustained improvements in public health, vaccination coverage and access to basic medical services, mirroring similar progress in peer nations such as the Bahamas and Argentina, which also recorded a death rate of 8.60 in 2025. The reduction corresponds with the broader demographic transition observed across sub‑Saharan Africa, where mortality declines have been driven by reductions in communicable diseases and maternal‑child health interventions. While the current rate is comparable to many middle‑income economies, further decreases will depend on continued investment in health infrastructure, chronic disease management and climate‑resilient health systems, suggesting a modest downward trajectory in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.6 | −0.2 | #79 |
| 2023 | 8.8 | −0.2 | #148 |
| 2022 | 8.9 | −0.4 | #149 |
| 2021 | 9.3 | +0.2 | #142 |
| 2020 | 9.2 | −0.2 | #146 |
| 2019 | 9.3 | −0.1 | #165 |
| 2018 | 9.5 | −0.1 | #165 |
| 2017 | 9.6 | −0.2 | #170 |
| 2016 | 9.8 | −0.1 | #175 |
| 2015 | 9.9 | −0.1 | #176 |
| 2014 | 10.0 | −0.1 | #181 |
| 2013 | 10.1 | −0.2 | #178 |
| 2012 | 10.3 | −0.1 | #180 |
| 2011 | 10.3 | −0.1 | #179 |
| 2010 | 10.4 | −0.1 | #176 |
Analysis
Benin's death rate was 8.6 in 2025, a decline of −0.2 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 8.6 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin's death rate was 8.6 in 2025. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous year.
Benin's death rate peaked at 28.1 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Benin was 8.6 in 2025.
Benin ranks 79th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Benin's death rate is projected to reach 8.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Benin in 2025 was 8.6. This ranks 79th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_benin_death-rate,
title = {Benin Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/benin/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}