Benín (BEN): 0.36% Global Birth Share
Out of roughly 132.4 million babies born on Earth each year, about 483,330 arrive in Benín. That gives every new run in TerraRoll a 0.36% natural probability (1 in 274) of landing here, starting with an average life expectancy of 61 years and household comfort tier ★☆☆☆☆.
Demographic Context & Global Comparison
Located in África Subsahariana (9.6°, 2.3°), Benín holds a population of roughly 14.46 million residents, with 52.5% living in urban neighborhoods and 47.5% in rural or coastal communities.
Compared with the birth-weighted global baseline (70.4 years life expectancy, $16,679 PPP income, 60% internet penetration), Benín stands at -9.4 years in longevity (female-to-male gap: +2.9 years) and High Early-Life Scarcity Challenge. Under-5 child mortality baseline is 74.7 per 1,000 live births with a total fertility rate of 4.48.
TerraRoll Gameplay & 2D6 Dice Strategy
Prioritize Health & Clinic cards before age 18, save 1 Lucky Star for adolescent crossroads, and use Hold + Reroll on the 2D6 Lucky Boost tray whenever a medical check appears.
- Starting Comfort Roll: Household quintiles in Benín scale around $4,400 PPP modulated by Gini 34.4 dispersion.
- Card Pool Access: 10 expected years of schooling and 34% connectivity determine how early Tech, Science, and Creative synergy cards enter your hand.
- 2D6 Lucky Boost Tray: Before resolving any 2D12 fate crossroad, roll the two D6 boost dice, lock any 5 or 6, and spend your free reroll to chase a +4/+5 bonus or Doubles Jackpot (+6 Star Shards).
Side-by-Side Country Birth Comparator
| Indicator | Benín (BEN) | Japón |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Births | 483,330 | 706,660 |
| Life Expectancy | 61 yrs | 84 yrs |
| Expected Schooling | 10 yrs | 16 yrs |
| GDP / Capita (PPP) | $4,400 | $57,450 |
| Internet Access | 34% | 85.5% |
| Happiness Score | 4.36 / 10 | 6.15 / 10 |
Migration Corridors from Benín
When adult migration crossroads trigger in TerraRoll, destination weights follow real bilateral UN migration stocks:
- Nigeria (NGA): #1 bilateral corridor, average lifespan 55 yrs, PPP $8,900
- Costa de Marfil (CIV): #2 bilateral corridor, average lifespan 62 yrs, PPP $7,340
- Togo (TGO): #3 bilateral corridor, average lifespan 63 yrs, PPP $3,820
- Gabón (GAB): #4 bilateral corridor, average lifespan 69 yrs, PPP $20,630
África Subsahariana Regional Peers
Explore neighboring and regional birth probabilities in África Subsahariana:
- Nigeria (NGA): 5.71% birth share, 55 yrs, $8,900 PPP
- R.D. del Congo (COD): 3.38% birth share, 62 yrs, $1,770 PPP
- Etiopía (ETH): 3.14% birth share, 68 yrs, $3,290 PPP
- Tanzania (TZA): 1.80% birth share, 67 yrs, $4,130 PPP
- Uganda (UGA): 1.30% birth share, 68 yrs, $3,190 PPP
- Sudán (SDN): 1.26% birth share, 67 yrs, $2,050 PPP
Frequently Asked Questions: Benín
What is the probability of being born in Benín (BEN)?
Based on UN demographic birth cohorts (~132.4 million births per year), Benín records roughly 483,330 annual births, a 0.36% share or approximately 1 in 274 newborns worldwide (rank #57 of 172 countries).
How do Benín's life expectancy and income shape a TerraRoll run?
Newborns in Benín face an average life expectancy of 61 years (62.5 years for girls and 59.5 years for boys, -9.4 years vs. the birth-weighted global average of 70.4 years), paired with $4,400 PPP per-capita income and Gini 34.4.
How can I start a life directly in Benín or challenge friends?
Click "Comenzar mi nueva vida: Benín" on this page to launch the 3D Earth simulator directly into Benín, or share any TERRA-BEN-YYYY-XXXX seed code so friends face the exact same starting family comfort and 2D6/2D12 crossroads.