Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates in Africa, least developed countries

Africa, least developed countries: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates was 1.45 million Persons in 2050. β–² Rising

Latest (2050)
1.45 million Persons
Rank
12th
of 53 regions
All-time high
1.45 million Persons
in 2050
All-time low
301,159 Persons
in 1990
Years of data
43
1990–2050

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates in Africa, least developed countries, 1990–2050

250.0k500.0k750.0k1.0M1.2M1.5M1990202020501990: 301.2k Persons1991: 309.3k Persons1992: 317.7k Persons1993: 326.4k Persons1994: 335.4k Persons1995: 344.8k Persons1996: 354.8k Persons1997: 364.8k Persons1998: 374.9k Persons1999: 385.5k Persons2000: 396.7k Persons2001: 408.2k Persons2002: 420.2k Persons2003: 432.6k Persons2004: 445.4k Persons2005: 458.8k Persons2006: 472.6k Persons2007: 487.0k Persons2008: 501.8k Persons2009: 517.0k Persons2010: 532.7k Persons2011: 548.7k Persons2012: 565.1k Persons2013: 582.1k Persons2014: 599.5k Persons2015: 617.3k Persons2016: 635.9k Persons2017: 654.9k Persons2018: 674.2k Persons2019: 694.0k Persons2020: 714.4k Persons2021: 734.9k Persons2022: 755.6k Persons2023: 776.7k Persons2024: 798.3k Persons2025: 820.3k Persons2026: 842.6k Persons2027: 865.3k Persons2028: 888.3k Persons2029: 911.6k Persons2030: 935.2k Persons2040: 1.2M Persons2050: 1.4M Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

In 2050, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates in Africa, least developed countries stood at 1.45 million Persons. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.

That represents a change of up 22.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates in Africa, least developed countries peaked at 1.45 million Persons in 2050 and was at its lowest, 301,159 Persons, in 1990.

That places Africa, least developed countries 12th out of 53 regions with data for 2050, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 43 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 341,482 Persons 301,159 Persons 385,533 Persons 10
2000s 454,021 Persons 396,651 Persons 517,012 Persons 10
2010s 610,426 Persons 532,653 Persons 694,050 Persons 10
2020s 810,790 Persons 714,370 Persons 911,607 Persons 10
2030s 935,204 Persons 935,204 Persons 935,204 Persons 1
2040s 1.18 million Persons 1.18 million Persons 1.18 million Persons 1
2050s 1.45 million Persons 1.45 million Persons 1.45 million Persons 1

Countries ranked near Africa, least developed countries

  1. 9 United States 375,392 Persons compare
  2. 10 Pakistan 367,808 Persons compare
  3. 11 Indonesia 317,225 Persons compare
  4. 12 Brazil 230,886 Persons compare
  5. 13 Bangladesh 203,905 Persons compare
  6. 14 Egypt, Arab Republic of 160,340 Persons compare
  7. 15 Philippines 157,892 Persons compare

See the full ranking of 246 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates in Africa, least developed countries?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates in Africa, least developed countries was 1.45 million Persons in 2050, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates recorded in Africa, least developed countries?
The highest recorded value was 1.45 million Persons in 2050.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates recorded in Africa, least developed countries?
The lowest recorded value was 301,159 Persons in 1990.
How does Africa, least developed countries rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates?
Africa, least developed countries ranks 12th out of 53 regions with data for 2050.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates rising or falling in Africa, least developed countries?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates β€” Population
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
246 places, 10,557 data points, 1990–2050
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. <br><br> Table 5 shows figures on population, broken down by rural and urban population, as well as old-age and child-dependency ratios.