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Urbanization rate in Africa in 2023, by region
Urbanization rate in Africa 2023, by region
In 2023, the urbanization rate in Africa stood at around ** percent. North Africa was the most urbanized region, with approximately ** percent of its population living in urban areas. In contrast, East Africa recorded an urbanization rate below ** percent, the lowest on the continent.
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AfDB. (June 7, 2024). Urbanization rate in Africa in 2023, by region [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/1316456/urbanization-rate-in-africa-by-region/
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