Africa Western and Central vs Benin - Country Comparison | World Statistics
Country Comparison
Country Overview
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Country Overview
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
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| Area | 112,622.00 km² |
Detailed Comparison
Demographic
| Indicator | AFW | BEN |
|---|---|---|
| Population, total | 502.79 million (2023) | 13.71 million (2023) |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2.54 (2023) | 2.66 (2023) |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | 52.86 (2021) | 115.26 (2021) |
Economic
| Indicator | AFW | BEN |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | 796.59 billion (2023) | 19.67 billion (2023) |
| GDP growth (annual %) | 3.34 (2023) | 6.35 (2023) |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | 1,584.33 (2023) | 1,434.66 (2023) |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 4.67 (2023) | 2.73 (2023) |
| Tax revenue (% of GDP) | N/A (N/A) | N/A (N/A) |
| Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income (%) | N/A (N/A) | 10.50 (2021) |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate) | 3.29 (2022) | 1.69 (2022) |
Environmental
| Indicator | AFW | BEN |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions (kt) | 215,915.61 (2020) | 7,980.40 (2020) |
| CO2 emissions (kg per 2015 US$ of GDP) | 0.26 (2020) | 0.54 (2020) |
Social
| Indicator | AFW | BEN |
|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 45.09 (2022) | 28.39 (2022) |
| Employment in industry (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 13.77 (2022) | 22.29 (2022) |
| Employment in services (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 41.14 (2022) | 49.32 (2022) |
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 4.90 (2022) | 4.90 (2022) |
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 59.13 (2022) | 53.60 (2022) |
| Net migration | -183,333.00 (2023) | -200.00 (2023) |
| Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) | 4.26 (2019) | 8.35 (2019) |
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 55.44 (2022) | 56.50 (2022) |
Detailed Comparison between Africa Western and Central and Benin
This in-depth comparative analysis highlights the main differences and similarities between Africa Western and Central and Benin across various economic, social, and environmental indicators.
Demographic: Comparative Analysis
In the demographic domain, Africa Western and Central and Benin show distinct characteristics:
- Population, total: Africa Western and Central (502789511, 2023) is significantly higher than Benin (13712828, 2023)
- Population growth (annual %): Africa Western and Central (2.54086409040491, 2023) is lower than Benin (2.66008514236957, 2023)
- Population density (people per sq. km of land area): Africa Western and Central (52.862912544898, 2021) is significantly lower than Benin (115.261573252927, 2021)
Economic: Comparative Analysis
In the economic domain, Africa Western and Central and Benin show distinct characteristics:
- GDP (current US$): Africa Western and Central (796586157553.094, 2023) is significantly higher than Benin (19673284686.0023, 2023)
- GDP growth (annual %): Africa Western and Central (3.342775594008, 2023) is lower than Benin (6.35282160914288, 2023)
- GDP per capita (current US$): Africa Western and Central (1584.33328485465, 2023) is higher than Benin (1434.66283439144, 2023)
- Inflation, consumer prices (annual %): Africa Western and Central (4.67008370755076, 2023) is significantly higher than Benin (2.73102465280233, 2023)
- Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate): Africa Western and Central (3.28922293329962, 2022) is significantly higher than Benin (1.685, 2022)
Environmental: Comparative Analysis
In the environmental domain, Africa Western and Central and Benin show distinct characteristics:
- CO2 emissions (kt): Africa Western and Central (215915.61, 2020) is significantly higher than Benin (7980.4, 2020)
- CO2 emissions (kg per 2015 US$ of GDP): Africa Western and Central (0.260713209619204, 2020) is significantly lower than Benin (0.541942085183741, 2020)
Social: Comparative Analysis
In the social domain, Africa Western and Central and Benin show distinct characteristics:
- Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate): Africa Western and Central (45.0910338810312, 2022) is significantly higher than Benin (28.3861143991566, 2022)
- Employment in industry (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate): Africa Western and Central (13.7711235801259, 2022) is lower than Benin (22.2902895845298, 2022)
- Employment in services (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate): Africa Western and Central (41.137845541144, 2022) is lower than Benin (49.3235748562065, 2022)
- Fertility rate, total (births per woman): Africa Western and Central (4.89732211128733, 2022) is almost identical to Benin (4.895, 2022)
- Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births): Africa Western and Central (59.1300287464564, 2022) is higher than Benin (53.6, 2022)
- Net migration: Africa Western and Central (-183333, 2023) is significantly lower than Benin (-200, 2023)
- Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age): Africa Western and Central (4.25634469489539, 2019) is lower than Benin (8.34555, 2019)
- Access to electricity (% of population): Africa Western and Central (55.4375772541101, 2022) is lower than Benin (56.5, 2022)
This detailed comparison between Africa Western and Central and Benin provides a comprehensive overview of each country's strengths and challenges in various areas. This data is essential for understanding the economic, social, and environmental dynamics shaping these nations.