12,123,198
2020
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Benin has an estimated population of 12.1 million. Around 20% of the population lives in the 10 major cities.
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cotonou, Littoral | 780,000 |
| 2 | Abomey-Calavi, Atlantique | 385,755 |
| 3 | Djougou, Donga | 237,040 |
| 4 | Porto-Novo, Ouémé | 234,168 |
| 5 | Parakou, Borgou | 163,753 |
| 6 | Bohicon, Zou | 125,092 |
| 7 | Kandi, Alibori | 109,701 |
| 8 | Lokossa, Mono | 86,971 |
| 9 | Ouidah, Atlantique | 83,503 |
| 10 | Abomey, Zou | 82,154 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Natitingou, Atakora | 80,892 |
| 12 | Savé, Collines | 75,970 |
| 13 | Nikki, Borgou | 54,009 |
| 14 | Dogbo, Kouffo | 41,312 |
| 15 | Cové, Zou | 38,566 |
| 16 | Malanville, Alibori | 37,117 |
| 17 | Pobé, Plateau | 32,983 |
| 18 | Savalou, Collines | 30,187 |
| 19 | Sakété, Plateau | 30,111 |
| 20 | Comé, Collines | 29,208 |
