Key Statistics for 2026
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Total population
1,584,594,309 persons
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Population Change
35,625,571.6 persons
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Median age of population
19.45 years
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Population density
53.58 per sq. km
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Life expectancy at birth
67.29 years
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Female population of reproductive age
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391,784,735.95 persons
Percentage of population by degree of urbanization
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73.37 %
Total deaths
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11,390,280 persons
Total demand for family planning (Percent)
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44.96 %
Total fertility rate
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3.9 per woman
Total net-migration
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-667,647 persons
About This Data
This page displays comprehensive statistical data for Africa for the year 2026. All data points are sourced from authoritative international organizations and are regularly updated to ensure accuracy and reliability.
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Primary Data Sources
CIA World Factbook
Comprehensive country profiles and demographic statistics from the Central Intelligence Agency
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Global demographic data and population projections from UN agencies and research divisions
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Development indicators and comprehensive population metrics from the World Bank database
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