Benin

Q: What is the ISO code of Benin?

The ISO 2 code of Benin is BJ, its ISO 3 code is BEN and its numeric code is 204 (ISO 3166 standard).

Q: What is the INSEE code of Benin?

The INSEE code of Benin is 99327.

The code 99327 represents Benin in the Official Geographic Code published by INSEE (France). This country has been listed in the COG since 01/08/1960. The ISO3, ISO2 and numeric codes are: BEN, BJ and 204. Benin was formerly named: Dahomey before 1975.

Country information

Name: Benin
French name: Bénin
Official name (French): République du Bénin
Code: 99327
ISO Alpha-2 code: BJ
ISO Alpha-3 code: BEN
Numeric-3 code: 204
Creation date: 01/08/1960

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History since 1943

Date	Type	Code	Name	Official name
30/11/1975	↻ Change	99327	Dahomey → Bénin	République du Dahomey → République du Bénin
01/08/1960	✚ Creation	99327	Dahomey	République du Dahomey

Frequently asked questions

What is the ISO code of Benin?

The ISO 2 code of Benin is BJ, its ISO 3 code is BEN and its numeric code is 204 (ISO 3166 standard).

What is the INSEE code of Benin?

The INSEE code of Benin is 99327.

What was the former name of Benin?

Benin was formerly named Dahomey before 1975.