Total population by age in African Union
African Union: Total population by age was 3,576 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total population by age in African Union, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population by age in African Union is 3,576, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in African Union peaked at 3,576 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 532.87, in 1950.
African Union ranks 48th 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 | 572.91 | 532.87 | 617.23 | 10 |
| 1960s | 712.19 | 630.1 | 797.83 | 10 |
| 1970s | 921.65 | 817.91 | 1,036 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,205 | 1,062 | 1,361 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,579 | 1,401 | 1,793 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,028 | 1,844 | 2,210 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,598 | 2,251 | 3,031 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,364 | 3,160 | 3,576 | 4 |
Countries ranked near African Union
More population data for African Union
- Total population by age 51,866 (2100)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.4402 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 14.58 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 30.21 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 10.43 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 19.34 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 12.35 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 83.85 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 16.81 (2024)
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites 26.52 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in African Union?
- Total population by age in African Union was 3,576 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in African Union?
- The highest recorded value was 3,576 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in African Union?
- The lowest recorded value was 532.87 in 1950.
- How does African Union rank for total population by age?
- African Union ranks 48th out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in African Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this African Union 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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