Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | France  | Benin  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | French Republic | Republic of Benin |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Paris | Porto-Novo |
Latitude  | 46° 0′ 0″ N | 6° 28′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 2° 0′ 0″ E | 2° 36′ 0″ E |
The total area of France is 551,695 sq km, and the total area of Benin is 114,763 sq km. France is bigger than Benin by 436,932 sq km. France is around 4.81 times bigger than Benin.
Indicators | France | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 551,695 Sq km | 114,763 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 436,932 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 213,011 Sq Mile | 44,310 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 168,701 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.86 % | 0.4 % |
Indicators | France | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Paris | Cotonou |
Demonyms  | French | Beninese, Beninois |
Official Languages  | French | French |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 38 % | 52.2 % |
The people of France are called French, and the people of Benin are called Beninese, Beninois.
Indicators | France | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | West African CFA franc |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | XOF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +33 | +229 |
Internet TLD  | .fr | .bj |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | FR | BJ |
Indicators | France | Benin |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | La Marseillaise | L'Aube Nouvelle |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Marseillaise | The Dawn of a New Day |
National Animal  | Gallic Rooster | African Leopard |
National Bird  | Gallic Rooster | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Iris | None |
National Sport  | Football | Soccer |
National Colors  | Blue, white and red | Green, yellow and red |
Indicators | France | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 01:12 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Benin is [01:12 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of France as of 2023 is estimated to be around 68,170,228, and the total population of Benin as of 2023 is estimated to be around 13,712,828.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, France had 54,457,400 more people than Benin.
The annual Population Growth in France is 0.32% and the annual population growth in Benin is 2.89%.
Indicators | France | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.9 % | 28.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 66.9 % | 68.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % | 2.94 % |
Indicators | France | Benin |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Porto-Novo |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 01:12 PM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 31.90 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 5.1 km/hr, 221 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 59 % |
Indicators | France | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) | 4.89 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 93.64 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 301.97 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 46.1 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 246.83 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 53.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | France | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (97 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (102 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Kidney diseases ( 17.6 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS ( 19.2 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 4.7 (people per 100K population) | 24.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 13.76 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.81 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.09 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.11 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in France, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 97 people per 100,000 people in France, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 102 people per 100,000 people in Benin, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of France, spent [ 12.31% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Benin, spent [ 2.58% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | France | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 29.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 31.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 9.7% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 11.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 11.3 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 8.35 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 7% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in France, are 1.15 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Benin.
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