Benin vs United States: Total population in extreme poverty
Benin
3.72 million
in 2021
United States
3.74 million
in 2024
Benin rank
28th
United States rank
27th
Total population in extreme poverty over time
- Benin
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 3.74 million against 3.72 million in Benin, a difference of 18,970.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 28th and United States ranks 27th of 120 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.58 million | 2.90 million | 2.67 million | Benin |
| 2010s | 6.37 million | 3.64 million | 2.74 million | Benin |
| 2020s | 3.72 million | 996,299 | 2.73 million | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in extreme poverty, Benin or United States?
- United States, at 3.74 million against 3.72 million in Benin as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total population in extreme poverty between Benin and United States?
- 18,970, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and United States?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2021.
- How do Benin and United States rank globally for total population in extreme poverty?
- Benin ranks 28th and United States ranks 27th 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.