Sub-Saharan Africa: Population, GDP, Map & Key Facts (2025)
Region Statistics
11 data points•Year: 2025
Key Statistics for 2025
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Total population
1,273,565,324.5 persons
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Population Change
30,533,733 persons
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Median age of population
18.39 years
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Population density
58.25 per sq. km
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Life expectancy at birth
64.57 years
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Female population of reproductive age
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312,857,158.5 persons
Percentage of population by degree of urbanization
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70.26 %
Total deaths
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10,157,373 persons
Total demand for family planning (Percent)
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45 %
Total fertility rate
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4.18 per woman
Total net-migration
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-518,499 persons
About This Data
This page displays comprehensive statistical data for Sub-Saharan Africa for the year 2025. All data points are sourced from authoritative international organizations and are regularly updated to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Click on any statistic to explore more detailed information, see how Sub-Saharan Africa compares with other countries, and view historical trends.
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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