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Burkina Faso
24,580,719
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Benin
14,293,104
Population nowAs of 2026, Burkina Faso has a population of about 24,580,719 while Benin has about 14,293,104 — a difference of 10,287,615 people. Benin is growing faster (2.7% per year).
| Burkina Faso | Metric | Benin |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7% | Growth rate / yr | 2.7% |
| 36.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 36.0 |
| 9.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 9.0 |
| 89.7 | Density / km² | 126.9 |
| 50.2% | Male % | 50.2% |
| 55.0% | Literacy % | 55.0% |
| 8.0% | Smoking % | 8.0% |
| 46.7 | Life expectancy | 50.2 |