Most Populated Countries in Africa
Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Algeria, and Morocco were among the top 10 most populous countries in Africa in 2021.
The population of Nigeria was highest in 2021, reaching 211.4 million people. The country witnessed significant growth in total population in 2021 when compared to the previous years among both the male and female population. The urban population in Nigeria has been rapidly growing in the last few years, reporting a low single-digit YoY growth in 2021. The growth of Nigeria’s population is spurred on by early marriages, high birth rates, and a lack of access to family planning clinics.
Egypt was the third most populated country with a population of 102.3 million. According to GlobalData, 33.7% of Egypt’s population was 14 years of age or younger in 2021. Another 61.8% were between 15 and 64 years old, and individuals above the age of 65 accounted for 4.5% of the population. The urban population constituted 42.9% of the total population in 2021.
Global Population: Overview
Population is defined as the total number of people residing in a country or region.
The world's population is currently growing at a low single-digit annual rate. The population is expected to rise at a rate of 81 million people every year. Between 1959 and the 2000s, the world's population more than doubled. In the late 1960s, the annual population growth rate peaked. Since then, the rate of increase has practically halved, and it is predicted to continue to fall in the future years around the world.
Factors Affecting Population Growth of a Country
Population growth of a country depends on multiple factors including the economy, female fertility rates, birth rates, death rates, healthcare facilities, increasing urbanization, immigration & emigration rates, education, and other social & cultural aspects.
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