Benin vs Colombia: Total population in extreme poverty
Benin
3.72 million
in 2021
Colombia
4.50 million
in 2024
Benin rank
28th
Colombia rank
25th
Total population in extreme poverty over time
- Benin
- Colombia
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 4.50 million against 3.72 million in Benin, a difference of 773,480.
That makes Colombia's figure about 1.2 times Benin's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Colombia ahead.
Benin ranks 28th and Colombia ranks 25th of 120 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Colombia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Colombia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.58 million | 8.09 million | 2.52 million | Colombia |
| 2010s | 6.37 million | 4.91 million | 1.47 million | Benin |
| 2020s | 3.72 million | 5.75 million | 2.03 million | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in extreme poverty, Benin or Colombia?
- Colombia, at 4.50 million against 3.72 million in Benin as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total population in extreme poverty between Benin and Colombia?
- 773,480, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Colombia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2021.
- How do Benin and Colombia rank globally for total population in extreme poverty?
- Benin ranks 28th and Colombia ranks 25th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Total population in extreme poverty. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.