Northern Africa Population Pyramid 1959

Northern Africa
1959
Population: 62,522,903

Year

-5 -1   1959  +1 +5

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Northern Africa in 1959

In 1959, Northern Africa had a total population of 62,522,904 people. Half of the population was younger than 18.6 years; 43.6% were children under 15 and 3.3% were 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
62,522,904
Median age
18.6
0-14 %
43.6%
65+ %
3.3%
Child dependency
82.3
Old-age dependency
6.3
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)

4,708,686 immigrants live in Northern Africa.

South Sudan1,547,895
Sudan541,952
State of Palestine444,992
Eritrea422,258
Syrian Arab Republic216,612
Where emigrants live (2024)

15,087,426 people born in Northern Africa live in other countries.

France2,984,014
Saudi Arabia2,393,959
Spain1,171,530
Chad1,072,742
United Arab Emirates980,425
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How many people lived in Northern Africa in 1959?
Northern Africa had a population of 62,522,904 in 1959.
How old is the population of Northern Africa?
Northern Africa's median age is 18.6 years.
What share of Northern Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Northern Africa, 43.6% of people are under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Northern Africa have?
Northern Africa's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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