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Benin

Map of Benin


Population:7.04 million

Urban Population:43%

Major Ethnic and Linguistic Groups:African - 99%

Religions:Traditional beliefs - 50%
Christian - 30%
Muslim - 20%

Population Growth Rate:3%

Life Expectancy:51.1 years

Infant Mortality:87 per 1,000 live births

Under Five Mortality:158 per 1,000 live births

Maternal Mortality Rate:500 per 100,000 live births

GNP Per Capita:$360

Percentage of Literate Adult Males:56%

Percentage of Literate Adult Females:27%

Percentage Population With Access
To Safe Drinking Water
:
63%

Country Description:

No description available


Project Information

Project NameProject CountryProject Type
Improving the Iron Status of Lactating Women & Children under 5 Years OldBeninDevelopment
Equity and Quality In Primary Education Project (EQUIPE)BeninDevelopment
Appropriate Solutions for Anemia ControlBeninDevelopment
Strenghthening The Microfinance Sector in Benin (PRISM)BeninDevelopment
CorridorBeninDevelopment
Enabling Mobilisation and Policy Implementation for Women’s Rights (EMPOWER)BeninDevelopment