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Eastern Africa Population Ranking 2024
The 18 Eastern Africa economies ranked by population. Combined: 499.5M — about 6.1% of world population. Ethiopia is the most populous at 132.1M.
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499.5M
Eastern Africa combined population
6.1%
of world population
18
member economies
Share within Eastern Africa
Each member's share of the bloc's total population.
Eastern Africa ranking — all members
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Eastern Africa · Population · World Bank (CC BY 4.0)
FAQ
Which Eastern Africa country has the highest population?
Ethiopia has the highest population in Eastern Africa at 132.1M.
What is the total population of Eastern Africa?
The combined population of Eastern Africa members is 499.5M in 2024 — about 6.1% of world.
Can I download Eastern Africa population data?
Yes — all member countries are available as Excel and CSV.