Total population by age in Eastern Africa (African Union)
Eastern Africa (African Union): Total population by age was 871.34 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
871.34
Change on year
up 4.6%
Rank
107th
of 155 groups
All-time high
871.34
in 2023
All-time low
123.05
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Eastern Africa (African Union), 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, total population by age in Eastern Africa (African Union) stood at 871.34. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 55.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Eastern Africa (African Union) peaked at 871.34 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 123.05, in 1950.
That places Eastern Africa (African Union) 107th out of 155 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Eastern Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 123.05 | — |
| 1951 | 124.55 | +1.2% |
| 1952 | 126.16 | +1.3% |
| 1953 | 127.69 | +1.2% |
| 1954 | 129.1 | +1.1% |
| 1955 | 130.47 | +1.1% |
| 1956 | 132.04 | +1.2% |
| 1957 | 133.5 | +1.1% |
| 1958 | 134.6 | +0.8% |
| 1959 | 135.98 | +1.0% |
| 1960 | 137.68 | +1.2% |
| 1961 | 140.02 | +1.7% |
| 1962 | 143.16 | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 146.35 | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 150.02 | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 154.11 | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 157.63 | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 161.17 | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 166.1 | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 172.31 | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 178.99 | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 186.11 | +4.0% |
| 1972 | 193.48 | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 200.88 | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 207.77 | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 214.09 | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 221.06 | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 228.41 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 236.09 | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 243.56 | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 249.52 | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 255.81 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 263.63 | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 271 | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 276.81 | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 282.99 | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 290.08 | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 297.99 | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 305.15 | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 315.4 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 326.94 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 335.62 | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 343.88 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 352.57 | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 358.71 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 363.93 | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 373.07 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 382.28 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 391.32 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 400.86 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 410.18 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 418.98 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 427.9 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 437 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 445.43 | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 453.36 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 462.85 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 474.25 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 485.32 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 495.55 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 507.21 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 521.7 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 539.23 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 560.68 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 587.01 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 617.76 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 650.1 | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 683.65 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 714.91 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 751.33 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 774.63 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 794.29 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 832.63 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 871.34 | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 129.71 | 123.05 | 135.98 | 10 |
| 1960s | 152.85 | 137.68 | 172.31 | 10 |
| 1970s | 211.04 | 178.99 | 243.56 | 10 |
| 1980s | 280.84 | 249.52 | 315.4 | 10 |
| 1990s | 362.92 | 326.94 | 400.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | 451.08 | 410.18 | 495.55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 613.36 | 507.21 | 751.33 | 10 |
| 2020s | 818.22 | 774.63 | 871.34 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa (African Union)
More population data for Eastern Africa (African Union)
- Total population by age 16,292 (2100)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.6606 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 10.22 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 20.87 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 0.6206 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 19.59 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 19.95 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.03 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 2.1 (2024)
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites 40.31 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- Total population by age in Eastern Africa (African Union) was 871.34 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 871.34 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 123.05 in 1950.
- How does Eastern Africa (African Union) rank for total population by age?
- Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 107th out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern 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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