Which is bigger: Malawi or Benin?

Malawi is larger (117,726 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Benin (114,763 km²).

Why do Malawi and Benin look different on the map than in reality?

The common Mercator projection enlarges areas the farther they lie from the equator, so the on-map size proportions of Malawi and Benin are distorted compared to their true land area.

Malawi vs Benin Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Malawi and Benin. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.

Direct Silhouette Overlay (same scale)

Comparison of shapes at the exact same, real geographic scale. Click or tap and drag either silhouette to adjust positioning manually.

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Malawi ↗

Total surface area117,726 km²ed. 2024

Population22,216,1202025

Land area94,280 km²2023

TypeCountry

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Benin ↗

Total surface area114,763 km²ed. 2024

Population14,814,4602025

Land area112,760 km²2023

TypeCountry

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