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Countries Of Africa And Population

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RankCountryPopulation
1Nigeria242,431,832
2Ethiopia138,902,185
3Egypt120,101,175
4DR Congo116,452,162
5Tanzania72,563,780
6South Africa65,453,084
7Kenya58,636,412
8Sudan53,282,719
9Uganda52,761,469
10Algeria48,028,334
11Angola40,215,179
12Morocco38,762,441
13Mozambique36,639,851
14Ghana35,697,557
15Madagascar33,522,052
16Ivory Coast33,494,346
17Cameroon30,640,817
18Niger28,814,878
19Mali25,932,275
20Burkina Faso24,601,700
21Malawi22,785,535
22Zambia22,521,915
23Chad21,560,380
24Somalia20,305,907
25Senegal19,366,548
26Zimbabwe17,273,580
27Guinea15,441,993
28Benin15,170,419
29Rwanda14,889,693
30Burundi14,729,157
31South Sudan12,436,037
32Tunisia12,415,138
33Togo9,930,918
34Sierra Leone8,996,745
35Libya7,539,851
36Republic of the Congo6,637,785
37Liberia5,853,949
38Central African Republic5,698,984
39Mauritania5,461,319
40Eritrea3,682,669
41Namibia3,153,246
42Gambia2,884,079
43Gabon2,647,399
44Botswana2,603,388
45Lesotho2,389,336
46Guinea-Bissau2,297,808
47Equatorial Guinea1,984,468
48Eswatini1,269,859
49Mauritius1,265,059
50Djibouti1,199,459
51Comoros899,010
52Reunion886,298
53Western Sahara610,813
54Cape Verde529,630
55Mayotte347,536
56Sao Tome and Principe244,994
57Seychelles134,959
58Saint Helena Ascension and Tristan da Cunha5,147
Source:worldpopulationreview | Africa Countries
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Africa is one of the most diverse and fascinating continents on Earth. With 54 unique countries, each with its own culture, language, and heritage, Africa offers a rich blend of human history and natural beauty. Covering a total land area of over 30 million square kilometers, it is the second-largest continent in the world. In terms of people, Africa’s population exceeds 1.4 billion, making it the second-most populous continent—and one of the youngest, with a growing and vibrant youth population.

Overview of African Countries With Capitals

Explore Africa’s Countries, Population, Area & Fascinating Facts

Rankerover provides an easy-to-understand guide to Africa’s countries, their geographic areas, and population statistics, helping you compare and explore them in one place. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or just curious, you’ll find helpful facts and useful insights in a simple and friendly format.

🔍 Why Africa Matters:

  • Home to 54 countries, from Egypt in the north to South Africa in the south.

  • Rich in natural resources, including gold, oil, and minerals.

  • A major contributor to global biodiversity, with vast deserts, forests, and savannas.

  • Africa’s youth population is the largest in the world, offering potential for innovation and economic growth.

🌍 Interesting Facts About Africa:

  • The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert on the planet.

  • Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country with over 220 million people.

  • Algeria is the largest country by land area in Africa.

  • Africa has more than 2,000 languages spoken across the continent.

  • The Nile River, the world’s longest river, flows through several African countries.

  • Africa covers about 20% of the Earth’s total land surface.

  • Africa is home to some of the oldest human civilizations in history.

From its ancient landmarks to its modern cities, Africa continues to shape the world through its culture, people, and potential. This guide aims to give you a complete understanding of the Africa countries list,

Africa Population History And Growth

Year-wise Population Growth in Africa

Year

Population (Change)

2025

1,549,862,036 ( 2.34% )

2024

1,515,135,021 ( 1.28% )

2020

1,380,815,829 ( 2.51% )

2015

1,220,069,910 ( 2.62% )

2010

1,072,211,363 ( 2.61% )

2005

942,540,445 ( 2.56% )

2000

830,575,835 ( 2.54% )

1995

732,688,407 ( 2.62% )

1990

643,768,529 ( 2.84% )

1985

559,657,114 ( 2.99% )

1980

483,044,902 ( 2.91% )

1975

418,427,064 ( 2.74% )

1970

365,546,026 ( 2.63% )

1965

321,007,907 ( 2.49% )

1960

283,916,595 ( 2.29% )

1955

253,532,534 ( 2.17% )

1950

227,771,203 ( 1.76% )

Africa Countries List with Their National Flags and Names

ALGERIA
ANGOLA fflag
benin flag
BOTSWANA flag
burkina faso
burundi
cabo verde flag
CAMEROON
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
CHAD
comoros
djibouti
DR CONGO
EGYPT
equatorial guinea
eritrea
ethiopia
gabon
gambia
ghana
guinea bissau
guinea
cote d ivoire, ivory coast
liberia
lesotho
LIBYA
MADAGASCAR
MALI
malawi
Republic Of Congo
rwanda
sao tome and principe
ssenegal
seychelles flag
sierra leone
SOUTH AFRICA
SOMALIA
SUDAN
swaziland (eswatini) flag
togo
TANZANIA
tunisia
western sahara
ZIMBABWE
ZAMBIA