Sub-Saharan Africa Population Ranking 2023

The 48 Sub-Saharan Africa economies ranked by population. Combined: 1.26B — about 15.6% of world population. Nigeria is the most populous at 227.9M.

Source: World BankMembers: 48Sub-Saharan Africa total: 1.26BShare: 15.6% world

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1.26B

Sub-Saharan Africa combined population

15.6%

of world population

member economies

Share within Sub-Saharan Africa

Each member's share of the bloc's total population.

Sub-Saharan Africa ranking — all members

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FAQ

Which Sub-Saharan Africa country has the highest population?

Nigeria has the highest population in Sub-Saharan Africa at 227.9M.

What is the total population of Sub-Saharan Africa?

The combined population of Sub-Saharan Africa members is 1.26B in 2023 — about 15.6% of world.

Can I download Sub-Saharan Africa population data?

Yes — all member countries are available as Excel and CSV.