Northern Africa Population Pyramid 2046

Northern Africa
2046
Population: 359,015,180

Year

-5 -1   2046  +1 +5

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Northern Africa in 2046

In 2046, Northern Africa is projected to have a population of 359,015,180 people. Compared with 2036, when the projection stands at 320,663,326, that represents growth of 12.0% over ten years.

Half of the population would be younger than 31.0 years, with 25.2% children under 15 and 10.0% aged 65 or older. This is a stationary pyramid — similar numbers in each age group up to the older cohorts, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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
359,015,180
Median age
31.0
0-14 %
25.2%
65+ %
10.0%
Child dependency
39.0
Old-age dependency
15.5
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 2046?
Northern Africa is projected to have a population of 359,015,180 in 2046.
What is the median age in Northern Africa?
The median age in Northern Africa is 31.0 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Northern Africa?
10.0% of Northern Africa's population is 65 or older, and 25.2% is under 15.
What shape is Northern Africa's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Northern Africa's pyramid is stationary — similar-sized cohorts through the younger ages, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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