Africa recorded 290,814,089 people in 1961 and 1,412,811,077 in 2021, a change of +386%. Census figures compared side by side, every number sourced.
| Measure | 1961 | 2021 | Between | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 290,814,089 | 1,412,811,077 | +386% | |
| Child deaths before age 5 | n/a | 7.2% | n/a | |
| CO2 emissions per person | 0.56 | 1.05 | +87% | |
| Life expectancy at birth | 41.8 yrs | 61.8 yrs | +48% | |
| Living in urban areas | 18.7% | 44.7% | +139% |