Lowest Poverty in Benin

Top 76 cities ranked by lowest poverty

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Rent Lowest Rent Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Safest Cities Highest Crime Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities

All Countries · Benin

Lowest Poverty — Benin

1 Natitingou 08 27.2%

2 Pèrèrè 10 27.2%

3 Péhonko 08 27.2%

4 Parakou 10 27.2%

5 Ouinhi 18 27.2%

6 Ouidah 09 27.2%

7 Ouessé 11 27.2%

8 Ouaké 13 27.2%

9 Nikki 10 27.2%

10 Ndali 10 27.2%

11 Pobé 17 27.2%

12 Missérété 16 27.2%

13 Matéri 08 27.2%

14 Malanville 07 27.2%

15 Lokossa 15 27.2%

16 Lalo 12 27.2%

17 Kpozoun 18 27.2%

18 Kouandé 09 27.2%

19 Kopargo 13 27.2%

20 Sinendé 10 27.2%

21 Zounké 16 27.2%

22 Zinvié 09 27.2%

23 Zé 09 27.2%

24 Toviklin 12 27.2%

25 Toukountouna 08 27.2%

26 Tori-Bossito 09 27.2%

27 Tobré 08 27.2%

28 Tchaourou 10 27.2%

29 Tanguiéta 08 27.2%

30 Klouékanmè 12 27.2%

31 Semi 16 27.2%

32 Ségbana 07 27.2%

33 Sé 15 27.2%

34 Savé 11 27.2%

35 Savalou 11 27.2%

36 Sam 07 27.2%

37 Sakété 17 27.2%

38 Porto-Novo 16 27.2%

39 Banigbé 17 27.2%

40 Comé 11 27.2%

41 Cobly 08 27.2%

42 Boukoumbé 08 27.2%

43 Bohicon 18 27.2%

44 Bétérou 10 27.2%

45 Bembèrèkè 10 27.2%

46 Bassila 13 27.2%

47 Banté 11 27.2%

48 Banikoara 07 27.2%

49 Cotonou 14 27.2%

50 Avrankou 16 27.2%

51 Athiémé 15 27.2%

52 Aplahoué 12 27.2%

53 Allada 09 27.2%

54 Agoué 15 27.2%

55 Adjarra 16 27.2%

56 Adjaouèrè 17 27.2%

57 Abomey-Calavi 09 27.2%

58 Glazoué 11 27.2%

59 Kétou 17 27.2%

60 Kérou 08 27.2%

61 Kandi 07 27.2%

62 Kalalé 10 27.2%

63 Hévié 09 27.2%

64 Guilmaro 08 27.2%

65 Grand-Popo 15 27.2%

66 Gogounou 07 27.2%

67 Godomè 09 27.2%

68 Abomey 18 27.2%

69 Ganvié 09 27.2%

70 Ekpé 16 27.2%

71 Dogbo 12 27.2%

72 Djougou 13 27.2%

73 Djidja 18 27.2%

74 Djakotomé 12 27.2%

75 Dassa-Zoumè 11 27.2%

76 Cové 18 27.2%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Benin demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Natitingou has a poverty rate of just 27.2%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 27.2% of residents in Natitingou live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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