Rural population as a share of total population reached 49.3% in 2024 in Benin, according to the National Statistical Office. This is 1.14% less than in the previous year.
Historically, rural population as a share of total population in Benin reached an all time high of 90.7% in 1960 and an all time low of 49.3% in 2024.
Benin has been ranked 55th within the group of 171 countries we follow in terms of rural population as a share of total population.
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