The population in Africa is expected to grow by 90 percent by 2050. Among the countries forecast to be the most populated in the continent, Nigeria leads, with an estimated population of over 401 million people. Currently, the nation has already the largest number of inhabitants in Africa. The highest population growth is expected to be measured in Angola, by 143.3 percent between 2019 and 2050. The number of inhabitants in the country is forecast to jump from 31.8 million to 77.4 million in the mentioned period.
Forecast of most populated countries in Africa as of 2050, compared to 2019
(in 1,000s)
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Atlas Magazine. (October 10, 2019). Forecast of most populated countries in Africa as of 2050, compared to 2019 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1218419/forecast-of-most-populated-countries-in-africa/
Atlas Magazine. "Forecast of most populated countries in Africa as of 2050, compared to 2019 (in 1,000s)." Chart. October 10, 2019. Statista. Accessed December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1218419/forecast-of-most-populated-countries-in-africa/
Atlas Magazine. (2019). Forecast of most populated countries in Africa as of 2050, compared to 2019 (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1218419/forecast-of-most-populated-countries-in-africa/
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Atlas Magazine, Forecast of most populated countries in Africa as of 2050, compared to 2019 (in 1,000s) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1218419/forecast-of-most-populated-countries-in-africa/ (last visited December 23, 2024)
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