Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Middle Africa Population Pyramid 2044

Middle Africa
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2044
Population: 361,365,605

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Summary

Middle Africa in 2044

In 2044, Middle Africa is projected to have a population of 361,365,606 people. Compared with 2034, when the projection stands at 282,988,392, that represents growth of 27.7% over ten years.

With a projected median age of 20.4 years, Middle Africa would have a youth dependency ratio of 66.3 and an old-age dependency ratio of 6.0 per 100 people of working age. 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.

Key indicators for Middle Africa
Population
361,365,606
Median age
20.4
0-14 %
38.5%
65+ %
3.5%
Child dependency
66.3
Old-age dependency
6.0
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
What will the population of Middle Africa be in 2044?
UN projections put Middle Africa's population at 361,365,606 in 2044.
What is the median age in Middle Africa?
The median age in Middle Africa is 20.4 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Middle Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
3.5% of Middle Africa's population is 65 or older, and 38.5% is under 15.
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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