Total population by age in Africa (UNSDG)
Africa (UNSDG): Total population by age was 3,585 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total population by age in Africa (UNSDG), 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, total population by age in Africa (UNSDG) stood at 3,585. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and up 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 3,585 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 533.63, in 1950.
Africa (UNSDG) ranks 47th of 155 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 573.71 | 533.63 | 618.13 | 10 |
| 1960s | 713.15 | 631.01 | 798.9 | 10 |
| 1970s | 923.02 | 819.05 | 1,037 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,207 | 1,064 | 1,363 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,582 | 1,404 | 1,797 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,032 | 1,847 | 2,214 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,603 | 2,255 | 3,038 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,372 | 3,167 | 3,585 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Africa (UNSDG)
- 44 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 140.24 compare
- 45 Uzbekistan 138 compare
- 46 Tanzania, United Republic of 133.82 compare
- 47 Czechia 127.79 compare
- 48 Nepal 126.99 compare
- 49 Portugal 126.29 compare
- 50 Belgium 121.49 compare
More population data for Africa (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 51,892 (2100)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- New internal displacements 17.32 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 31.73 million (2025)
- International migrants, by country of destination 29.18 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Africa (UNSDG)?
- Total population by age in Africa (UNSDG) was 3,585 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 3,585 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 533.63 in 1950.
- How does Africa (UNSDG) rank for total population by age?
- Africa (UNSDG) ranks 47th out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa (UNSDG) data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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