Categories in Cotonou
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Cotonou
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 991 | — |
| Corporate management | 583 | 15 years |
| Shopping | 533 | — |
| Education | 511 | — |
| Electronics stores | 377 | — |
| Clothing stores | 371 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 344 | — |
| Beauty salons | 314 | — |
| Public administration | 269 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 254 | — |
| Churches | 236 | — |
| Real estate | 225 | — |
Cotonou Facts
| Area | 63.3 km² |
| Population | 811,028 |
| Male Population | 389,909 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 421,119 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.2% |
| Median Age | 21.4 years (Male: 21.4, Female: 21.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,043 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 21 |
| Neighborhoods | Haie Vive, Gbedokpo, Houenoussou, Cadjehoun, kouhounou |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.36536, 2.41833 |
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Cotonou Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 711,642 | 746,087 | 785,962 | 795,249 | 811,028 | 886,333 | 1,024,279 |
| Population Density | 11,251.3 / km² | 11,795.8 / km² | 12,426.3 / km² | 12,573.1 / km² | 12,822.6 / km² | 14,013.2 / km² | 16,194.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCotonou Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | +14% | +8.7% | +3.2% |
| Littoral Department | — | — | — |
| Benin | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cotonou Median Age
Median Age: 21.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 21.4 yrs | 21.4 yrs | 21.4 yrs |
| Littoral Department | 21.5 yrs | 21.4 yrs | 21.5 yrs |
| Benin | 16.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs | 15.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Cotonou Population Density
Population Density: 12,823 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 811,028 | 63.3 km² | 12,823 / km² |
| Littoral Department | 667,238 | 57.7 km² | 11,555 / km² |
| Benin | 10.8 million | 115,295.3 km² | 93.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Cotonou Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Cotonou
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Cotonou
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Cotonou
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Cotonou
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Cotonou Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,299 | $3,415 | $3,504 | $4,310 | $5,293 | $4,242 | $4,561 | $5,043 |
| Total GDP | $2.3B | $2.7B | $3.1B | $3.9B | $4.9B | $4.1B | $4.7B | $5.5B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Cotonou CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 499,083 tn | 0.62 tn | 7,890.6 tons/km² |
| Littoral Department | 402,028 tn | 0.6 tn | 6,962.2 tons/km² |
| Benin | 5,965,282 tn | 0.55 tn | 51.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Cotonou CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 499,083 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,890.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11/09 | 3:10 AM | 4.4 | 21.1 km | 10,000 m | Benin - Togo region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Cotonou
Cotonou (French pronunciation: [kɔtɔˈnu]), formerly Kutonu, is the largest city and economic centre of Benin. official population count was 761,137 inhabitants in 2006; however, some estimates indicate its population to be as high as 1.2 million; t..
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