

Benin vs Togo
Benin comes out ahead of Togo on 249 of 439 statistics where one end is better, to 179 with 11 ties. Benin leads on Law, Politics & Government and Population and 7 more categories. Togo leads on Education and Travel.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Benin | Togo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,170,419 76th of 235 | 9,930,918 95th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 61.0 207th of 215 | 62.9 199th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $4,817 154th of 184 | $4,079 162nd of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 1.59% 13th of 181 | 2% 16th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 59.0% 188th of 214 | 61.1% 185th of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 45.2 179th of 195 | 34.8 163rd of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $1,658 156th of 185 | $1,384 161st of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- LawBenin · 6 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentBenin · 38 statistics
- EducationTogo · 8 statistics
- PopulationBenin · 17 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyBenin · 27 statistics
- EconomicsBenin · 64 statistics
- TravelTogo · 8 statistics
- EnvironmentBenin · 41 statistics
- HealthBenin · 200 statistics
- CultureBenin · 70 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningBenin · 3 statistics
- Tech & BusinessBenin · 20 statistics
- Crime & SafetyEven · 42 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Benin | Togo |
|---|---|---|
| EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country | 56.9 3rd of 180 | 3.5 176th of 180 |
| Workforce Participation MenWorkforce Participation by Country | 77.072 38th of 181 | 60.098 155th of 181 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $27.00 tied 194th of 231 | $22.00 tied 50th of 231 |
| Vacc. Rate ROTACVaccination Rates by Country | 64.0% tied 102nd of 124 | 91.0% tied 29th of 124 |
| Access Tt Justice (0-4)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 2.9 tied 60th of 198 | 1.2 tied 179th of 198 |
| Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country | 75.747 15th of 181 | 58.099 117th of 181 |
| International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 29th 29th of 171 | 129th 125th of 171 |
| Cost of a Beer - FinderCountries with the Most Expensive Beer | $3.47 102nd of 171 | $1.14 tied 10th of 171 |
| New HIV Infection RateHIV Rates by Country | 0.1 per 1k tied 4th of 128 | 0.37 per 1k tied 98th of 128 |
| % w/ DepressionDepression Rates by Country | 2.9% 17th of 184 | 4.06% 107th of 184 |
| Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country | 2.9 per 100k 19th of 202 | 4.06 per 100k 117th of 202 |
| % Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country | 0.8% tied 130th of 185 | 0.46% 44th of 185 |
| EIU Function of Govt ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 5.36 tied 61st of 153 | 2.14 tied 133rd of 153 |
| Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 2,155 per 100k 14th of 204 | 4,064 per 100k 104th of 204 |
| Consumer Spending (% of GDP)Consumer Spending by Country | 59.0% 88th of 148 | 78.1% tied 23rd of 148 |
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 296 21st of 183 | 5,515 100th of 183 |
| Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 63.0% tied 175th of 189 | 90.0% tied 97th of 189 |
| % of Pop. Living on Less Than $3.65 USD/DayPoverty Rate by Country | 2.49% 64th of 158 | 46.0% 127th of 158 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country | 76.0% tied 171st of 193 | 95.0% tied 94th of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate HIB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 63.0% tied 179th of 192 | 90.0% tied 103rd of 192 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country | 63.0% tied 180th of 193 | 90.0% tied 105th of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate PCV3Vaccination Rates by Country | 64.0% tied 136th of 156 | 89.0% tied 75th of 156 |
| Vacc. Rate POL3Vaccination Rates by Country | 63.0% 177th of 192 | 89.0% tied 102nd of 192 |
| World Order Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 60th 60th of 171 | 124th 122nd of 171 |
| Male ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 68.9% tied 101st of 186 | 59.6% 168th of 186 |
| GII Institutions RankMost Innovative Countries | 64th 64th of 132 | 112th 111th of 132 |
| LP GovernanceLegatum Prosperity Index | 69th 69th of 167 | 126th 126th of 167 |
| Est. Diabetes PrevalenceDiabetes Rates by Country | 8.1% tied 97th of 211 | 4.8% tied 25th of 211 |
| Safest Countries IndexSafest Countries in the World | 45 tied 141st of 191 | 69 tied 78th of 191 |
| Health and Wellbeing Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 162nd 159th of 171 | 103rd 101st of 171 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Benin or Togo?
- Benin comes out ahead of Togo on 249 of 439 statistics where one end is better, to 179 with 11 ties. Benin leads on Law, Politics & Government and Population and 7 more categories. Togo leads on Education and Travel. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Benin or Togo?
- Benin has a population of 15,170,419 (76th of 235 countries) and Togo has 9,930,918 (95th of 235).
- How do Benin and Togo compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Benin 61.0 (207th of 215), Togo 62.9 (199th of 215) among countries. Togo ranks better.
- How do Benin and Togo compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Benin $4,817 (154th of 184), Togo $4,079 (162nd of 184) among countries. Benin ranks better.
- Where does Benin beat Togo most clearly?
- Benin ranks far ahead on EPI Recycling Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 56.9 vs 3.5; Workforce Participation Men (Workforce Participation by Country): 77.072 vs 60.098; Access Tt Justice (0-4) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 2.9 vs 1.2.
- Where does Togo beat Benin most clearly?
- Togo ranks far ahead on Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $22.00 vs $27.00; Vacc. Rate ROTAC (Vaccination Rates by Country): 91.0% vs 64.0%; Cost of a Beer - Finder (Countries with the Most Expensive Beer): $1.14 vs $3.47.
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