Northern Africa Population Pyramid 2042

Northern Africa
2042
Population: 344,050,908

Year

-5 -1   2042  +1 +5

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Northern Africa in 2042

In 2042, Northern Africa is projected to have a population of 344,050,909 people. Ten years before, in 2032, the projected population is 304,888,274 — 12.8% lower.

Half of the population would be younger than 29.8 years, with 25.8% children under 15 and 9.1% aged 65 or older. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

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
344,050,909
Median age
29.8
0-14 %
25.8%
65+ %
9.1%
Child dependency
39.7
Old-age dependency
14.0
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 are projected to live in Northern Africa in 2042?
UN projections put Northern Africa's population at 344,050,909 in 2042.
How old is the population of Northern Africa?
The median age in Northern Africa is 29.8 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Northern Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
9.1% of Northern Africa's population is 65 or older, and 25.8% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Northern Africa have?
Northern Africa has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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