Total population by age in Central Africa (African Union)
Central Africa (African Union): Total population by age was 353.06 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
353.06
Change on year
up 3.6%
Rank
132nd
of 155 groups
All-time high
353.06
in 2023
All-time low
62.87
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Central Africa (African Union), 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population by age in Central Africa (African Union) is 353.06, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 33.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Central Africa (African Union) peaked at 353.06 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 62.87, in 1950.
That places Central Africa (African Union) 132nd out of 155 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Central Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 62.87 | — |
| 1951 | 63.23 | +0.6% |
| 1952 | 63.83 | +0.9% |
| 1953 | 64.46 | +1.0% |
| 1954 | 65.09 | +1.0% |
| 1955 | 65.83 | +1.1% |
| 1956 | 66.72 | +1.4% |
| 1957 | 67.75 | +1.5% |
| 1958 | 68.9 | +1.7% |
| 1959 | 70.28 | +2.0% |
| 1960 | 71.78 | +2.1% |
| 1961 | 73.27 | +2.1% |
| 1962 | 74.9 | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 76.74 | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 78.74 | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 80.79 | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 82.97 | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 85.29 | +2.8% |
| 1968 | 87.47 | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 89.41 | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 91.27 | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 93.17 | +2.1% |
| 1972 | 94.93 | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 96.83 | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 99.09 | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 101.41 | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 103.58 | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 105.74 | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 108.17 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 110.72 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 113.26 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 115.83 | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 118.63 | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 121.39 | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 123.86 | +2.0% |
| 1985 | 126.52 | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 129.53 | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 132.93 | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 136.43 | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 139.68 | +2.4% |
| 1990 | 142.99 | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 146.41 | +2.4% |
| 1992 | 150.09 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 153.31 | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 157.35 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 162.09 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 165.63 | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 169.17 | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 173.51 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 177.99 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 182.56 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 187.57 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 192.84 | +2.8% |
| 2003 | 198.2 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 203.74 | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 209.63 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 216.15 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 223.39 | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 230.29 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 235.76 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 241.24 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 248.07 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 255.76 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 264.09 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 272.8 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 281.55 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 290.18 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 297.65 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 301.7 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 305.93 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 317.21 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 330.28 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 340.69 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 353.06 | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 65.9 | 62.87 | 70.28 | 10 |
| 1960s | 80.14 | 71.78 | 89.41 | 10 |
| 1970s | 100.49 | 91.27 | 110.72 | 10 |
| 1980s | 125.81 | 113.26 | 139.68 | 10 |
| 1990s | 159.85 | 142.99 | 177.99 | 10 |
| 2000s | 208.01 | 182.56 | 235.76 | 10 |
| 2010s | 275.9 | 241.24 | 305.93 | 10 |
| 2020s | 335.31 | 317.21 | 353.06 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central Africa (African Union)
More population data for Central Africa (African Union)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 358,261 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.88 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.88 % change on previous year (2030)
- Total population by age 9,561 (2100)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.0007 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 16.56 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 7.02 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 0.1783 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 16.38 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 20.79 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Central Africa (African Union)?
- Total population by age in Central Africa (African Union) was 353.06 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 353.06 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.87 in 1950.
- How does Central Africa (African Union) rank for total population by age?
- Central Africa (African Union) ranks 132nd out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Central Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central Africa (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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