In 2023, Africa's urban population grew by *** percent compared to the previous year. East Africa experienced the highest increase, with urban households growing by *** percent. On the other hand, North Africa recorded the lowest growth rate, as it was the most urbanized region on the continent.
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AfDB. (June 7, 2024). Annual growth of urban population in Africa in 2023, by region [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/1316462/annual-growth-of-urban-population-in-africa-by-region/
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