Urbanization rate in Africa 2023, by region

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Saifaddin Galal,
Sep 9, 2024

In 2023, the urbanization rate in Africa stood at around 45 percent. North Africa was the most urbanized region, with approximately 56 percent of its population living in urban areas. In contrast, East Africa recorded an urbanization rate below 30 percent, the lowest on the continent.

Urbanization rate in Africa in 2023, by region

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June 2024

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Africa

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2023

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