Northern Africa Population Pyramid 2026

Northern Africa
2026
Population: 280,740,471

Year

-5 -1   2026  +1 +5

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Northern Africa in 2026

The population of Northern Africa in 2026 is estimated at 280,740,472. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 18.2%, up from 237,439,109 in 2016.

With a median age of 26.1 years, Northern Africa has a youth dependency ratio of 49.4 and an old-age dependency ratio of 9.6 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
280,740,472
Median age
26.1
0-14 %
31.1%
65+ %
6.0%
Child dependency
49.4
Old-age dependency
9.6
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 is the population of Northern Africa in 2026?
In 2026, Northern Africa's population is estimated at 280,740,472.
What is the median age in Northern Africa?
The median age in Northern Africa is 26.1 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Northern Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Northern Africa, 31.1% of people are under 15 and 6.0% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Northern Africa have?
Northern Africa has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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