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Western Africa Population Ranking 2024
The 16 Western Africa economies ranked by population. Combined: 456.2M — about 5.6% of world population. Nigeria is the most populous at 232.7M.
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456.2M
Western Africa combined population
5.6%
of world population
16
member economies
Share within Western Africa
Each member's share of the bloc's total population.
Western Africa ranking — all members
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FAQ
Which Western Africa country has the highest population?
Nigeria has the highest population in Western Africa at 232.7M.
What is the total population of Western Africa?
The combined population of Western Africa members is 456.2M in 2024 — about 5.6% of world.
Can I download Western Africa population data?
Yes — all member countries are available as Excel and CSV.