Parakou's 2025 population is now estimated at 442,127. In 1950, the population of Parakou was 5,567. Parakou has grown by 16,978 in the last year, which represents a 3.99% 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.