Africa Population Pyramid (1950–2100)

Africa
2026
Population: 1,584,985,258

Year

-5 -1   2026  +1 +5

Country

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Africa in 2026

In 2026, Africa has an estimated population of 1,584,985,259 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 26.7%, up from 1,251,208,463 in 2016.

Half of the population is younger than 20.5 years; 38.4% are children under 15 and 3.8% are 65 or older. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
1,584,985,259
Median age
20.5
0-14 %
38.4%
65+ %
3.8%
Child dependency
66.5
Old-age dependency
6.5
Pyramid shape
Births per woman

No World Bank data for this country.

Life expectancy at birth

No World Bank data for this country.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

27,007,173 immigrants live in Africa.

South Sudan3,137,331
Sudan2,494,313
Burkina Faso2,033,940
D.R. Congo1,804,509
Zimbabwe1,308,132
Where emigrants live (2024)

45,746,777 people born in Africa live in other countries.

France4,428,182
Côte d'Ivoire2,811,282
Saudi Arabia2,622,804
South Africa2,348,920
Sudan2,338,949
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How many people live in Africa in 2026?
In 2026, Africa's population is estimated at 1,584,985,259.
What is the median age in Africa?
Africa's median age is 20.5 years.
What share of Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
3.8% of Africa's population is 65 or older, and 38.4% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Africa have?
Africa's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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