Population
1.46B
+2.3%
Combined GDP
$2.96T
+3.8%
Countries
54
Median Age
19.7
−0.2
Internet Users
570M
+8.1%
Urban Population
44%
+1.1%
Land Area
30.3M km²
Languages
2,000+
Population
1.46B
+2.3%
Combined GDP
$2.96T
+3.8%
Countries
54
Median Age
19.7
−0.2
Internet Users
570M
+8.1%
Urban Population
44%
+1.1%
Land Area
30.3M km²
Languages
2,000+
Reference
Where to Start
Continent Snapshot
Africa at a Glance
Total Population
1.46B
~18% of global population
Combined GDP
$2.96T
Nominal, 2024 estimate
Fastest Growing
+6.4%
Niger — population growth rate
Largest Economy
Nigeria
$477B GDP (nominal)
Top 10 Economies by GDP
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Regions
Compare Africa's five regions
Side-by-side population, GDP, life expectancy, literacy and urbanisation for North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa.
Indicators
What the indicators mean
Definitions for nominal vs. PPP GDP, life expectancy, literacy, urbanization, and the other measures used across country profiles.
Methodology
How the data is compiled
Source hierarchy, update frequency, and how we reconcile differences between World Bank, IMF, UN, and national statistics offices.
Last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Indicators are revised when underlying source organisations publish new releases.