Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Sweden  | Benin  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Kingdom of Sweden | Republic of Benin |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Stockholm | Porto-Novo |
Latitude  | 62° 0′ 0″ N | 6° 28′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 15° 0′ 0″ E | 2° 36′ 0″ E |
The total area of Sweden is 450,295 sq km, and the total area of Benin is 114,763 sq km. Sweden is bigger than Benin by 335,532 sq km. Sweden is around 3.92 times bigger than Benin.
Indicators | Sweden | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 450,295 Sq km | 114,763 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 335,532 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 173,860 Sq Mile | 44,310 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 129,550 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 8.97 % | 0.4 % |
Indicators | Sweden | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Stockholm | Cotonou |
Demonyms  | Swedish | Beninese, Beninois |
Official Languages  | Swedish | French |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Church of Sweden (Lutheran) | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.2 % | 52.2 % |
The people of Sweden are called Swedish, and the people of Benin are called Beninese, Beninois.
Indicators | Sweden | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swedish Krona | West African CFA franc |
Currency Symbol  | SEK | XOF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +46 | +229 |
Internet TLD  | .se | .bj |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | SE | BJ |
Indicators | Sweden | Benin |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Du gamla, Du fria | L'Aube Nouvelle |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Thou ancient, Thou Free | The Dawn of a New Day |
National Animal  | Eurasian Elk | African Leopard |
National Bird  | Eurasian Blackbird | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Twin Flower | None |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey | Soccer |
National Colors  | Blue and yellow | Green, yellow and red |
Indicators | Sweden | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 12th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 08:35 AM | Yet to Update |
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 Sweden is [08:35 AM], [Saturday, 12th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Sweden as of 2023 is estimated to be around 10,536,632, 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, Sweden had 3,176,196 less people than Benin.
The annual Population Growth in Sweden is 0.94% and the annual population growth in Benin is 2.89%.
Indicators | Sweden | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.2 % | 28.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.1 % | 68.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 17.7 % | 2.94 % |
Indicators | Sweden | Benin |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Stockholm | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 08:35 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 6.39 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 270 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 83 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Sweden | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.52 (Births Per Woman) | 4.89 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.85 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 301.97 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 35.78 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 246.83 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 53.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Sweden | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (151 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (102 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Hypertensive heart disease ( 18 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS ( 19.2 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.1 (people per 100K population) | 24.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.74 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.81 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.11 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Sweden, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 151 people per 100,000 people in Sweden, 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 Sweden, spent [ 11.25% ] 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 | Sweden | Benin |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 30.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 31.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 15.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 11.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 9.3 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 Sweden, are 1.37 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Benin.
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