Total population by age in Northern Africa (African Union)
Northern Africa (African Union): Total population by age was 915.95 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
915.95
Change on year
up 5.3%
Rank
102nd
of 155 groups
All-time high
915.95
in 2023
All-time low
104.33
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Northern Africa (African Union), 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Northern Africa (African Union) recorded 915.95 for total population by age in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 69.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Northern Africa (African Union) peaked at 915.95 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 104.33, in 1950.
Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 102nd 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.
Total population by age in Northern Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 104.33 | — |
| 1951 | 106.77 | +2.3% |
| 1952 | 109.46 | +2.5% |
| 1953 | 112.42 | +2.7% |
| 1954 | 115.67 | +2.9% |
| 1955 | 118.93 | +2.8% |
| 1956 | 122.34 | +2.9% |
| 1957 | 126.22 | +3.2% |
| 1958 | 129.87 | +2.9% |
| 1959 | 132.91 | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 136.22 | +2.5% |
| 1961 | 140.41 | +3.1% |
| 1962 | 145.41 | +3.6% |
| 1963 | 151.09 | +3.9% |
| 1964 | 157.09 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 163 | +3.8% |
| 1966 | 168.13 | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 171.91 | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 175.2 | +1.9% |
| 1969 | 178.73 | +2.0% |
| 1970 | 183.14 | +2.5% |
| 1971 | 188.79 | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 194.08 | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 198.22 | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 201.77 | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 206.12 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 212.31 | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 217.98 | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 221.87 | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 225.14 | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 228.48 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 232.14 | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 236.17 | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 240.95 | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 246.78 | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 253.71 | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 260.95 | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 268.34 | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 276.78 | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 287.09 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 298.85 | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 311.15 | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 324.38 | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 337.7 | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 350.36 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 364.1 | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 379.67 | +4.3% |
| 1997 | 396.47 | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 412.85 | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 428.02 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 442.55 | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 457.25 | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 470.8 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 480.95 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 487.33 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 489.18 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 492.87 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 500.65 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 504.9 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 504.65 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 506.46 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 514.05 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 527.82 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 541.97 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 560.37 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 591.57 | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 631.57 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 674.33 | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 711.26 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 745.01 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 784.75 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 826.41 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 869.87 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 915.95 | +5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 117.89 | 104.33 | 132.91 | 10 |
| 1960s | 158.72 | 136.22 | 178.73 | 10 |
| 1970s | 204.94 | 183.14 | 225.14 | 10 |
| 1980s | 253.14 | 228.48 | 287.09 | 10 |
| 1990s | 360.36 | 298.85 | 428.02 | 10 |
| 2000s | 483.11 | 442.55 | 504.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 600.44 | 506.46 | 745.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 849.24 | 784.75 | 915.95 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa (African Union)
More population data for Northern Africa (African Union)
- Total population by age 4,027 (2100)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.9921 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 37.45 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 54.67 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 49.24 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 4.43 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 2.53 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 97.43 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 74.77 (2024)
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites 3.91 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Northern Africa (African Union)?
- Total population by age in Northern Africa (African Union) was 915.95 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Northern Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 915.95 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Northern Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 104.33 in 1950.
- How does Northern Africa (African Union) rank for total population by age?
- Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 102nd out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Northern Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern 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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