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This is a list of the current 54 African countries sorted by population, also sorted by normalized demographic projections from the most recently available census or demographic data. Africa is the fastest growing continent, currently increasing by 2.35% per year as of 2021. [1]
List of countries (or dependencies) in Africa ranked by population, from the most populated. Growth rate, median age, fertility rate, area, density, population density, urbanization, urban population, share of world population.
Map showing the 10 most populous countries in Africa. In a continent known for its colossal size and cultural diversity, Africa encompasses nearly 13 million square miles, with a population surpassing 1.3 billion.
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with over 211 million people, followed by Ethiopia and Egypt. See the population, growth rate, and area of all 54 African countries in 2024.
Find out the latest population estimates of 44 African countries, from Nigeria with over 228 million people to Sao Tome and Principe with fewer than 250,000. See the table of rankings, facts and figures, and related topics on Britannica.
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country, with about 201 million people. The West African country accounts for about 15.5% of the African population. It is also the world’s 6th most populous country, accounting for about 3% of the global population. Nigeria’s population is about two-thirds that of the US.
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with the modern state taking its present territorial shape as a result of 19th Century British colonialisation.
Nigeria has the largest population in Africa, with over 223.8 million inhabitants, followed by Ethiopia and Egypt. See the ranking of African countries by population size and density, and learn...
The current population of Africa is 1,524,924,203 as of October 13, 2024, based on the latest UN estimates. See historical and projected data, population density, urbanization, median age, fertility rate and more for Africa and its subregions.
Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Algeria, and Morocco were among the top 10 most populous countries in Africa in 2021. The population of Nigeria was highest in 2021, reaching 211.4 million people.