Northern Africa Population Pyramid 2049

Northern Africa
2049
Population: 369,601,396

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-5 -1   2049  +1 +5

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Northern Africa in 2049

United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of Northern Africa at 369,601,396 in 2049. That would be 11.2% more than in 2039 (332,420,014).

With a projected median age of 31.8 years, Northern Africa would have a youth dependency ratio of 38.4 and an old-age dependency ratio of 16.8 per 100 people of working age. 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
369,601,396
Median age
31.8
0-14 %
24.8%
65+ %
10.8%
Child dependency
38.4
Old-age dependency
16.8
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 2049?
UN projections put Northern Africa's population at 369,601,396 in 2049.
What is the median age in Northern Africa?
Northern Africa's median age is 31.8 years.
How many children and older people live in Northern Africa?
In Northern Africa, 24.8% of people are under 15 and 10.8% are 65 or older.
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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