Total population by age in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): Total population by age was 2,567 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total population by age in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) recorded 2,567 for total population by age in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 2,567 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 416.47, in 1950.
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 62nd 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 | 441.8 | 416.47 | 469.96 | 10 |
| 1960s | 537.9 | 479.31 | 602.5 | 10 |
| 1970s | 696.86 | 617.66 | 787.72 | 10 |
| 1980s | 922.84 | 809.88 | 1,038 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,175 | 1,063 | 1,319 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,501 | 1,356 | 1,662 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,943 | 1,701 | 2,216 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,430 | 2,299 | 2,567 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
More population data for Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 46,288 (2100)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.1256 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 9.43 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 25.99 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 3.71 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 22.15 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 13.47 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.01 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 6.86 (2024)
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites 31.08 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Total population by age in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) was 2,567 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 2,567 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 416.47 in 1950.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank for total population by age?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 62nd out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan 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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