Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Malaysia  | Benin  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Malaysia | Republic of Benin |
Continent  | Asia | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya | Porto-Novo |
Latitude  | 2° 0′ 0″ N | 6° 28′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 112° 0′ 0″ E | 2° 36′ 0″ E |
The total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km, and the total area of Benin is 114,763 sq km. Malaysia is bigger than Benin by 216,040 sq km. Malaysia is around 2.88 times bigger than Benin.
Indicators | Malaysia | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 330,803 Sq km | 114,763 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 216,040 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 127,724 Sq Mile | 44,310 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 83,414 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | 0.4 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuala Lumpur | Cotonou |
Demonyms  | Malaysian | Beninese, Beninois |
Official Languages  | Malay | French |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63.5 % | 52.2 % |
The people of Malaysia are called Malaysian, and the people of Benin are called Beninese, Beninois.
Indicators | Malaysia | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Malaysian ringgit | West African CFA franc |
Currency Symbol  | MYR | XOF |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +60 | +229 |
Internet TLD  | .my | .bj |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MY | BJ |
Indicators | Malaysia | Benin |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Negaraku | L'Aube Nouvelle |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | My Country | The Dawn of a New Day |
National Animal  | Malayan Tiger | African Leopard |
National Bird  | Rhinoceros Hornbill | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | None |
National Sport  | Sepak Takraw | Soccer |
National Colors  | Gold and black | Green, yellow and red |
Indicators | Malaysia | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 10th January, 2025 | Thursday, 9th January, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:39 AM | 09:39 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Malaysia is [04:39 AM], [Friday, 10th January, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Benin is [09:39 PM], [Thursday, 9th January, 2025].
Malaysia is [ 7 hours ] ahead of Benin.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Malaysia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,308,525, 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, Malaysia had 20,595,697 more people than Benin.
The annual Population Growth in Malaysia is 1.31% and the annual population growth in Benin is 2.89%.
Indicators | Malaysia | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 15.4 % | 28.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 77.6 % | 68.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.08 % | 2.94 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Benin |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuala Lumpur | Porto-Novo |
Current Time | 04:39 AM | 09:39 PM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 26.75 Degree Celsius | 28.90 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree | 2.59 km/hr, 187 Degree |
Humidity  | 83 % | 81 % |
Indicators | Malaysia | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) | 4.89 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 301.97 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 246.83 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 53.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Malaysia | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (102 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS ( 19.2 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 13.9 (people per 100K population) | 24.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.71 (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 Malaysia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 115 people per 100,000 people in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia, spent [ 4.38% ] 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 | Malaysia | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 31.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 11.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.76 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 8.35 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (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 Malaysia, are 1.97 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Benin.
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