Eastern Africa Population Clock

Eastern Africa population

537,679,461

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.55%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Eastern Africa

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Eastern Africa is 537,679,460, growing at an annual rate of 2.55%. That works out to a net change of approximately 35,018 people per day or 1,459 per hour.

The population change in Eastern Africa is driven by three components: approximately 16,335,184 births per year and 3,223,935 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.55% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 3.96 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Eastern Africa is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Eastern Africa?

The current population of Eastern Africa is approximately 537,679,460, growing at 2.55% per year.

How fast is the population of Eastern Africa changing?

By approximately 35,018 people per day, or 1,459 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Eastern Africa?

Yes. With approximately 16,335,184 births and 3,223,935 deaths per year, Eastern Africa has a natural population increase of about 13,111,249 people annually.

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