Eastern Africa Population 2026: 526.27 Million
The population of Eastern Africa in 2026 is 526,267,540 people (estimate), up 2.5% from 2025.
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Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Total population over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 526.27M persons | +12.78M persons | +2.49% | |
| 2025 | 513.49M persons | +12.78M persons | +2.55% | |
| 2024 | 500.70M persons | +12.85M persons | +2.63% | |
| 2023 | 487.86M persons | +12.56M persons | +2.64% | |
| 2022 | 475.30M persons | +12.04M persons | +2.60% | |
| 2021 | 463.26M persons | +12.06M persons | +2.67% | |
| 2020 | 451.20M persons | +12.04M persons | +2.74% | |
| 2019 | 439.17M persons | +11.75M persons | +2.75% | |
| 2018 | 427.41M persons | +11.10M persons | +2.67% | |
| 2017 | 416.32M persons | +10.56M persons | +2.60% | |
| 2016 | 405.75M persons | +10.42M persons | +2.64% | |
| 2015 | 395.33M persons | +10.10M persons | +2.62% | |
| 2014 | 385.23M persons | +10.12M persons | +2.70% | |
| 2013 | 375.11M persons | +10.22M persons | +2.80% | |
| 2012 | 364.90M persons | +9.85M persons | +2.77% | |
| 2011 | 355.05M persons | +9.77M persons | +2.83% | |
| 2010 | 345.28M persons | +9.74M persons | +2.90% | |
| 2009 | 335.54M persons | +9.45M persons | +2.90% | |
| 2008 | 326.08M persons | +9.27M persons | +2.93% | |
| 2007 | 316.81M persons | +9.00M persons | +2.92% | |
| 2006 | 307.81M persons | +8.69M persons | +2.91% | |
| 2005 | 299.11M persons | +8.45M persons | +2.91% | |
| 2004 | 290.66M persons | +8.26M persons | +2.93% | |
| 2003 | 282.40M persons | +7.97M persons | +2.90% | |
| 2002 | 274.43M persons | +7.62M persons | +2.85% | |
| 2001 | 266.82M persons | +7.32M persons | +2.82% | |
| 2000 | 259.49M persons | +7.12M persons | +2.82% | |
| 1999 | 252.38M persons | +6.88M persons | +2.80% | |
| 1998 | 245.49M persons | +6.82M persons | +2.86% | |
| 1997 | 238.67M persons | +7.10M persons | +3.07% | |
| 1996 | 231.58M persons | +6.99M persons | +3.11% | |
| 1995 | 224.58M persons | +5.63M persons | +2.57% | |
| 1994 | 218.95M persons | +5.33M persons | +2.50% | |
| 1993 | 213.61M persons | +5.90M persons | +2.84% | |
| 1992 | 207.71M persons | +5.59M persons | +2.76% | |
| 1991 | 202.13M persons | +5.58M persons | +2.84% | |
| 1990 | 196.55M persons | +5.55M persons | +2.91% | |
| 1989 | 190.99M persons | +5.24M persons | +2.82% | |
| 1988 | 185.75M persons | +5.29M persons | +2.93% | |
| 1987 | 180.46M persons | +5.39M persons | +3.08% | |
| 1986 | 175.07M persons | +5.19M persons | +3.05% | |
| 1985 | 169.88M persons | +5.01M persons | +3.04% | |
| 1984 | 164.87M persons | +4.78M persons | +2.99% | |
| 1983 | 160.09M persons | +4.73M persons | +3.05% | |
| 1982 | 155.36M persons | +4.75M persons | +3.15% | |
| 1981 | 150.61M persons | +4.34M persons | +2.96% | |
| 1980 | 146.27M persons | +4.03M persons | +2.84% | |
| 1979 | 142.24M persons | +4.21M persons | +3.05% | |
| 1978 | 138.02M persons | +3.93M persons | +2.93% | |
| 1977 | 134.10M persons | +3.70M persons | +2.84% | |
| 1976 | 130.40M persons | +3.75M persons | +2.96% | |
| 1975 | 126.65M persons | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions About Eastern Africa Population
What is the population of Eastern Africa in 2026?▾
Eastern Africa has a population of 526,267,540 people in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.
Is the population of Eastern Africa growing?▾
Eastern Africa's population rose by 2.5% from 2025 (513.49 Million) to 2026 (526.27 Million). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 29.7%.
What was the population of Eastern Africa in 1975?▾
In 1975, Eastern Africa's population was 126,645,477 people. By 2026 it rose by 315.5%.
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