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Africa Population Ranking 2025
The 54 Africa economies ranked by population. Combined: 1.55B — about 18.8% of world population. Nigeria is the most populous at 237.5M.
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1.55B
Africa combined population
18.8%
of world population
54
member economies
Share within Africa
Each member's share of the bloc's total population.
Africa ranking — all members
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FAQ
Which Africa country has the highest population?
Nigeria has the highest population in Africa at 237.5M.
What is the total population of Africa?
The combined population of Africa members is 1.55B in 2025 — about 18.8% of world.
Can I download Africa population data?
Yes — all member countries are available as Excel and CSV.