Total population by age in Western Africa (African Union)
Western Africa (African Union): Total population by age was 902.86 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
902.86
Change on year
up 3.4%
Rank
104th
of 155 groups
All-time high
902.86
in 2023
All-time low
163.39
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Western Africa (African Union), 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Western Africa (African Union) recorded 902.86 for total population by age in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Western Africa (African Union) peaked at 902.86 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 163.39, in 1950.
Western Africa (African Union) ranks 104th 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 Western Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 163.39 | — |
| 1951 | 165.91 | +1.5% |
| 1952 | 168.78 | +1.7% |
| 1953 | 171.63 | +1.7% |
| 1954 | 174.33 | +1.6% |
| 1955 | 177.18 | +1.6% |
| 1956 | 180.15 | +1.7% |
| 1957 | 183.17 | +1.7% |
| 1958 | 186.56 | +1.9% |
| 1959 | 190.67 | +2.2% |
| 1960 | 195.07 | +2.3% |
| 1961 | 199.85 | +2.4% |
| 1962 | 205.19 | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 210.62 | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 215.97 | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 221.25 | +2.4% |
| 1966 | 226.82 | +2.5% |
| 1967 | 232.21 | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 236.95 | +2.0% |
| 1969 | 240.78 | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 244.04 | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 246.73 | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 249.7 | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 254.18 | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 260.38 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 267.78 | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 275.34 | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 283.45 | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 291.75 | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 300.09 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 308.55 | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 316.33 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 324.48 | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 333.49 | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 343.29 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 353.8 | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 364.07 | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 374.16 | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 384.17 | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 394.42 | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 404.3 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 413.4 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 422.36 | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 431.19 | +2.1% |
| 1994 | 440.46 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 450.76 | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 461.35 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 472.15 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 483.1 | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 493.86 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 505.53 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 518.66 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 532.38 | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 546.22 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 559.96 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 573.21 | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 587.99 | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 604.77 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 621.5 | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 636.73 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 652.34 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 670.98 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 691.09 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 711.06 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 730.27 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 747.97 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 763.87 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 775.68 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 779.14 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 786.76 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 814.42 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 846.59 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 873.57 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 902.86 | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 176.18 | 163.39 | 190.67 | 10 |
| 1960s | 218.47 | 195.07 | 240.78 | 10 |
| 1970s | 267.34 | 244.04 | 300.09 | 10 |
| 1980s | 349.68 | 308.55 | 394.42 | 10 |
| 1990s | 447.29 | 404.3 | 493.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | 568.69 | 505.53 | 636.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 730.92 | 652.34 | 786.76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 859.36 | 814.42 | 902.86 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa (African Union)
More population data for Western Africa (African Union)
- Total population by age 14,806 (2100)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 14.64 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 26.75 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 2.03 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 24.72 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 7.27 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 85.39 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.73 (2024)
- Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites 17.02 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Western Africa (African Union)?
- Total population by age in Western Africa (African Union) was 902.86 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Western Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 902.86 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Western Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 163.39 in 1950.
- How does Western Africa (African Union) rank for total population by age?
- Western Africa (African Union) ranks 104th out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Western Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western 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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