Benin Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Benin's population growth was 2.42% in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Benin's population growth stood at 2.42% in 2025, a decline of +0.05pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.42% by 2025. Benin ranked 30th globally.
Benin's population growth rate has exhibited a fluctuating trend over the past six and a half decades, with the all-time peak of 4.44% recorded in 1993 and the trough of 1.65% in 1961 also representing the earliest available data point. Since then, the country's population growth rate has generally trended upwards, with the latest available figure standing at 2.42% in 2025, ranking 30th globally. This growth rate is comparable to that of peer countries such as Côte d'Ivoire, which boasts a 2.44% growth rate, and is slightly lower than the Republic of Congo's 2.41%. The population growth rate in Benin has been steadily increasing since the early 1990s, suggesting a sustained demographic expansion. A decline in fertility rates, driven by improved access to family planning services and education, would likely alter the trajectory of Benin's population growth rate, potentially leading to a decrease in the rate of growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.32% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.37% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.42% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.42% | −0.05pp | #30 |
| 2024 | 2.46% | −0.06pp | #191 |
| 2023 | 2.52% | −0.02pp | #189 |
| 2022 | 2.55% | −0.04pp | #191 |
| 2021 | 2.59% | −0.07pp | #197 |
| 2020 | 2.66% | −0.07pp | #193 |
| 2019 | 2.74% | −0.08pp | #192 |
| 2018 | 2.81% | −0.07pp | #193 |
| 2017 | 2.88% | −0.04pp | #194 |
| 2016 | 2.92% | −0.03pp | #189 |
| 2015 | 2.95% | −0.00pp | #186 |
| 2014 | 2.96% | +0.01pp | #186 |
| 2013 | 2.95% | −0.02pp | #186 |
| 2012 | 2.97% | −0.01pp | #191 |
| 2011 | 2.98% | −0.01pp | #192 |
Analysis
Benin's population growth was 2.42% in 2025, a decline of −0.05pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 2.42% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin's population growth was 2.42% in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Benin's population growth peaked at 4.44% in 1993.
The lowest population growth in Benin was 1.65% in 1961.
Benin ranks 30th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Benin's population growth is projected to reach 2.42% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Benin in 2025 was 2.42%. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_benin_population-growth,
title = {Benin Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/benin/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}