This is a list of Beninese writers. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article.
- Christine Adjahi Gnimagnon, also connected with Senegal
- Stanislas Adotevi (1934–2024), French-language academic and philosopher
- Berte-Evelyne Agbo, French-language poet also connected with Senegal
- Colette Senami Agossou Houeto (1939– )
- Julien Alapini (1906–1971), ethnographer and playwright
- Ryad Assani-Razaki (1981– )
- Francis Aupiais (1877–1945), French-born missionary and anthropologist
- Olympe Bhêly-Quenum (1928– ), writer and journalist
- Florent Couao-Zotti (1964– ), novelist, writer of comics, plays and short stories
- Félix Couchoro (1900–1968), novelist, also connected with Togo
- Richard Dogbeh (1932–2003), also connected with Togo, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire
- Adelaide Fassinou (1955– ), novelist
- Dieudonné Gnammankou, writer and historian
- Paul Hazoumé (1890–1980), novelist
- Gisèle Hountondji (1954– ), French-language novelist
- Paulin J. Hountondji (1942–2024), philosopher and politician
- Béatrice Lalinon Gbado, children's writer
- Paulin Joachim (1931–2012), poet, journalist and editor
- Lauryn, also connected with Côte d'Ivoire and Togo, born in France (1978–)
- Jean Pliya (1931–2015), playwright and short story writer
- José Pliva (1966– ), actor and playwright
See also
- List of African writers
- List of Beninese people