Northern Africa Population Clock

About the population of Northern Africa

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Northern Africa is 284,198,952, growing at an annual rate of 1.53%. That works out to a net change of approximately 11,427 people per day or 476 per hour.

The population change in Northern Africa is driven by three components: approximately 5,870,648 births per year and 1,545,504 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.53% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 2.88 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Northern Africa is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Northern Africa?

The current population of Northern Africa is approximately 284,198,952, growing at 1.53% per year.

How fast is the population of Northern Africa changing?

By approximately 11,427 people per day, or 476 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Northern Africa?

Yes. With approximately 5,870,648 births and 1,545,504 deaths per year, Northern Africa has a natural population increase of about 4,325,144 people annually.

Related data for Northern Africa

• Northern Africa Births Clock
• Northern Africa Deaths Clock
• World Population Clock