Population in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Population was 210,255 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Northern Africa, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, population in Northern Africa stood at 210,255. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Northern Africa peaked at 210,255 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 83,534, in 1990.
Northern Africa ranks 52nd 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 Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 83,534 | — |
| 1991 | 86,055 | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 88,469 | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 90,995 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 93,609 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 96,323 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 99,062 | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 101,870 | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 104,852 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 107,918 | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 110,998 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 114,087 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 117,180 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 120,249 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 123,311 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 126,366 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 129,349 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 132,269 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 135,177 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 138,085 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 140,840 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 143,333 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 145,958 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 148,913 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 151,970 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 155,010 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 158,126 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 161,531 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 165,022 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 168,381 | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 171,648 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 174,933 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 178,445 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 181,927 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 185,357 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 189,246 | +2.1% |
| 2026 | 193,463 | +2.2% |
| 2027 | 197,624 | +2.2% |
| 2028 | 201,767 | +2.1% |
| 2029 | 205,984 | +2.1% |
| 2030 | 210,255 | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 95,269 | 83,534 | 107,918 | 10 |
| 2000s | 124,707 | 110,998 | 138,085 | 10 |
| 2010s | 153,908 | 140,840 | 168,381 | 10 |
| 2020s | 188,039 | 171,648 | 205,984 | 10 |
| 2030s | 210,255 | 210,255 | 210,255 | 1 |
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- 54 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 21,837 compare
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More gender data for Northern Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 86,725 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.3366 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 210,255 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.07 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 57.34 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 5.09 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 340 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 19.8% (2026)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia 32.0% (2023)
- Proportion of women aged 15-49 years with anaemia, pregnant 36.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Northern Africa?
- Population in Northern Africa was 210,255 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 210,255 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 83,534 in 1990.
- How does Northern Africa rank for population?
- Northern Africa ranks 52nd out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Northern 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.