Population in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Population was 354,594 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Eastern Africa, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Eastern Africa is 354,594, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Eastern Africa peaked at 354,594 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 103,993, in 1990.
Eastern Africa ranks 44th of 91 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 103,993 | — |
| 1991 | 107,119 | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 110,214 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 113,345 | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 116,317 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 119,478 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 123,144 | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 126,867 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 130,611 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 134,469 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 138,475 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 142,623 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 146,932 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 151,443 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 156,136 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 160,918 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 165,864 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 171,058 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 176,503 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 182,121 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 188,054 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 194,246 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 200,620 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 207,292 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 213,978 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 220,804 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 227,986 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 235,352 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 243,238 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 251,668 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 260,334 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 269,038 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 277,782 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 286,935 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 296,344 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 305,799 | +3.2% |
| 2026 | 315,358 | +3.1% |
| 2027 | 325,028 | +3.1% |
| 2028 | 334,782 | +3.0% |
| 2029 | 344,626 | +2.9% |
| 2030 | 354,594 | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 118,556 | 103,993 | 134,469 | 10 |
| 2000s | 159,207 | 138,475 | 182,121 | 10 |
| 2010s | 218,324 | 188,054 | 251,668 | 10 |
| 2020s | 301,603 | 260,334 | 344,626 | 10 |
| 2030s | 354,594 | 354,594 | 354,594 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 41 Afghanistan 29,681 compare
- 42 Saudi Arabia 28,924 compare
- 43 Yemen 28,613 compare
- 44 Peru 28,205 compare
- 45 Uzbekistan 27,599 compare
- 46 Angola 25,925 compare
- 47 Ghana 25,512 compare
More gender data for Eastern Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 223,115 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.53 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 354,594 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.89 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 28.38 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 47.52 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,265 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 31.1% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 31.4% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 37.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Eastern Africa?
- Population in Eastern Africa was 354,594 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 354,594 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 103,993 in 1990.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for population?
- Eastern Africa ranks 44th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.