Africa Population Pyramid 2033

Africa
2033
Population: 1,836,165,164

Year

-5 -1   2033  +1 +5

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Africa in 2033

In 2033, Africa is projected to have a population of 1,836,165,164 people. Compared with 2023, when the projection stands at 1,480,770,525, that represents growth of 24.0% over ten years.

With a projected median age of 21.9 years, Africa would have a youth dependency ratio of 60.4 and an old-age dependency ratio of 7.1 per 100 people of working age. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

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
1,836,165,164
Median age
21.9
0-14 %
36.1%
65+ %
4.2%
Child dependency
60.4
Old-age dependency
7.1
Pyramid shape
Births per woman

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

Life expectancy at birth

The World Bank does not publish this indicator for regions or continents.

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 are projected to live in Africa in 2033?
Africa is projected to have a population of 1,836,165,164 in 2033.
How old is the population of Africa?
Africa's median age is 21.9 years.
How many children and older people live in Africa?
In Africa, 36.1% of people are under 15 and 4.2% are 65 or older.
What shape is Africa's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Africa has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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