Urban Development in Benin

5 indicators covering urban development for Benin.

IndicatorLatest Year10-yr change Rank
Population in the largest city 17.4% 2025 up 19.8% 126th
Population density 125.14 people per sq. km of land area 2023 up 31.8% 88th
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 39.66 micrograms per cubic meter 2023 up 23.7% 24th
Population in largest city 1.38 million 2025 up 81.4% 110th
PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidel 100.0% 2017 unchanged 1st