Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Middle Africa Population Pyramid 2008

Middle Africa
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2008
Population: 127,557,669

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-5 -1   2008  +1 +5

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Summary

Middle Africa in 2008

As of 2008, Middle Africa counted 127,557,670 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 37.0%, up from 93,115,518 in 1998.

The median age was 17.2 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 88.0 children under 15 and 5.7 people aged 65 or over. 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.

Key indicators for Middle Africa
Population
127,557,670
Median age
17.2
0-14 %
45.4%
65+ %
2.9%
Child dependency
88.0
Old-age dependency
5.7
Pyramid shape
Expansive
What is driving the change
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
Migration to and from Middle Africa
Where immigrants come from (2024)

3,978,859 immigrants live in Middle Africa.

Sudan1,099,249
Central African Republic852,246
Rwanda312,558
D.R. Congo296,377
Angola247,142
Where emigrants live (2024)

4,792,621 people born in Middle Africa live in other countries.

Uganda637,206
D.R. Congo576,825
Cameroon385,363
France379,848
Congo267,748
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Frequently asked questions about Middle Africa's population
How many people lived in Middle Africa in 2008?
In 2008, Middle Africa's population was 127,557,670.
What is the median age in Middle Africa?
Middle Africa's median age is 17.2 years.
What share of Middle Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Middle Africa, 45.4% of people are under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older.
What shape is Middle Africa's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Middle Africa has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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