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
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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.

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About this data

Indicator
Total population in extreme poverty
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
Last refreshed