An increasing number of Medical Capacity Building training participants
Mercy Ships has already visited Benin 5 times. Benin ranks 166 out of 187 countries according to the United Nations Humanitarian Development index.
Life expectancy is 61 years. High fertility rate with 5.7 children per woman. The literacy rate is low, at 41% (28% for women, 55% for men). 60% of adult women and 40% of adult men have never attended school. 0.5 hospital bed per 1,000 people. 0.06 physicians per 1,000 people (data from 2008). Benin is one of the countries most challenged with a shortage of medical personnel.
Port
Porto-Novo / Cotonou
Surface
112.622 km²
Inhabitants
10,3 million
Human Development Index
Rank 166 out of 187
Life expectancy
61 years
Gross Domestic Product
USD 9.27 billion (as of 2019)
Languages
French is the official language, along with numerous local languages.
Locals perform a dance to celebrate the arrival of the Africa Mercy in Benin. © Mercy Ships
The crew looks forward to arriving in Benin with flags flying. © Mercy Ships
The Arrival Team eagerly awaits the arrival of the Africa Mercy in the port of Benin. © Mercy Ships
Mercy Ships also travels within the country to bring hope and healing to people. © Mercy Ships
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