Northern Africa Population Pyramid 2027

Northern Africa
2027
Population: 284,969,258

Year

-5 -1   2027  +1 +5

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Northern Africa in 2027

United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of Northern Africa at 284,969,259 in 2027. Compared with 2017, when the projection stands at 242,448,166, that represents growth of 17.5% over ten years.

With a projected median age of 26.3 years, Northern Africa would have a youth dependency ratio of 48.5 and an old-age dependency ratio of 9.8 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
284,969,259
Median age
26.3
0-14 %
30.7%
65+ %
6.2%
Child dependency
48.5
Old-age dependency
9.8
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 will the population of Northern Africa be in 2027?
Northern Africa is projected to have a population of 284,969,259 in 2027.
How old is the population of Northern Africa?
Northern Africa's median age is 26.3 years.
How many children and older people live in Northern Africa?
6.2% of Northern Africa's population is 65 or older, and 30.7% 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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