Demographics of Africa

The population of Africa has grown rapidly over the past century and consequently shows a large youth bulge, further reinforced by a low life expectancy of below 50 years in some African countries. Total population as of 2024 is estimated at more than 1.5 billion, with a growth rate of more than 2.5% p.a. The most populous African country is Nigeria with 233 million inhabitants as of 2024 and a growth rate of 2.6% p.a.