* Highest projection. According to the source, 108–116 million people will be exposed to sea level rise in Africa by 2030; 190–245 million by 2060.
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Population exposed to sea level rise in Africa 2000-2060
By 2030, 108-116 million people will be exposed to sea level rise in Africa, according to the source's projections. In 2000, around ** million individuals on the continent were susceptible to the impacts of rising seas. High population growth and urbanization in coastal zones will likely contribute to the rising exposure level.
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IPCC. (February 28, 2022). Number of people exposed to sea level rise in Africa from 2000 to 2060 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1307559/population-exposed-to-sea-level-rise-in-africa/
IPCC. "Number of people exposed to sea level rise in Africa from 2000 to 2060 (in millions)." Chart. February 28, 2022. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1307559/population-exposed-to-sea-level-rise-in-africa/
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Number of people exposed to sea level rise in Africa from 2000 to 2060 (in millions) [Graph], IPCC, February 28, 2022. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1307559/population-exposed-to-sea-level-rise-in-africa/
