Ouidah Population 2026
Ouidah has a population of 47,616, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇧🇯 Benin, located in Atlantique. Roughly 0.3% of Benin's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Cotonou, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,616
Rank in Benin
#16
Coordinates
6.36°N, 2.09°E
~17 m elevation · Africa/Porto-Novo
Distance to capital (Porto-Novo)
59 km
37 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Atlantique
Cities near Ouidah
FAQ
What is the population of Ouidah?
Ouidah has a population of 47,616 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Benin.
What region is Ouidah in?
Ouidah is located in Atlantique, Benin.
Is Ouidah the capital of Benin?
No, the capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, about 59 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.