Northern Africa Population Pyramid 2016

Northern Africa
2016
Population: 237,439,109

Year

-5 -1   2016  +1 +5

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Northern Africa in 2016

As of 2016, Northern Africa counted 237,439,109 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 21.3%, up from 195,766,790 in 2006.

Half of the population was younger than 24.4 years; 33.4% were children under 15 and 4.6% were 65 or older. 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
237,439,109
Median age
24.4
0-14 %
33.4%
65+ %
4.6%
Child dependency
53.9
Old-age dependency
7.4
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.

What was the population of Northern Africa in 2016?
In 2016, Northern Africa's population was 237,439,109.
How old is the population of Northern Africa?
Northern Africa's median age is 24.4 years.
How many children and older people live in Northern Africa?
4.6% of Northern Africa's population is 65 or older, and 33.4% is under 15.
What shape is Northern Africa's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Northern Africa has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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