Parakou's 2026 population is now estimated at 459,283. In 1950, the population of Parakou was 5,567. Parakou has grown by 17,156 in the last year, which represents a 3.88% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Parakou, which typically includes Parakou's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.