Western Africa Population Pyramid 1950

Western Africa
1950
Population: 70,442,149

Year

-5 -1   1950  +1 +5

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Western Africa in 1950

As of 1950, Western Africa counted 70,442,149 inhabitants. Half of the population was younger than 19.2 years; 41.5% were children under 15 and 3.2% were 65 or older.

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
70,442,149
Median age
19.2
0-14 %
41.5%
65+ %
3.2%
Child dependency
75.0
Old-age dependency
5.8
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)

7,706,726 immigrants live in Western Africa.

Burkina Faso2,026,281
Mali1,000,882
Côte d'Ivoire948,444
Benin615,742
Togo541,509
Where emigrants live (2024)

11,328,034 people born in Western Africa live in other countries.

Côte d'Ivoire2,811,282
Nigeria1,172,502
United States of America823,411
Burkina Faso690,598
France625,072
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Immigration statistics

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

What was the population of Western Africa in 1950?
In 1950, Western Africa's population was 70,442,149.
What is the median age in Western Africa?
The median age in Western Africa is 19.2 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Western Africa's population is over 65 or under 15?
3.2% of Western Africa's population is 65 or older, and 41.5% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Western Africa have?
Western Africa has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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