By 2030, 108-116 million people will be exposed to sea level rise in Africa, according to the source's projections. In 2000, around 54 million individuals on the continent were susceptible to the impacts of rising seas. High population growth and urbanization in coastal zones will likely contribute to the rising exposure level.
Number of people exposed to sea level rise in Africa from 2000 to 2060
(in millions)
* Highest projection. According to the source, 108–116 million people will be exposed to sea level rise in Africa by 2030; 190–245 million by 2060.
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IPCC. (February 28, 2022). Number of people exposed to sea level rise in Africa from 2000 to 2060 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1307559/population-exposed-to-sea-level-rise-in-africa/
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