According to the forecast, the population of Africa will grow by 1.57 percent in 2050 compared to the previous year. The population growth rate in the continent is expected to decline in the coming years, yet the number of inhabitants will continue to increase significantly. By 2050, Africa will reach around 2.67 billion inhabitants, compared to 1.48 billion in 2023.
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Worldometer. (June 24, 2025). Forecast of the population growth rate in Africa from 2025 to 2050 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1224222/forecast-of-population-growth-in-africa/
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