Astonishing change is underway in Africa. Over the next 25 years, Africa’s population is projected to nearly double to 2.5 billion.
In 1950, Africans made up 8 percent of the world’s people. A century later, in 2050, they’re expected to account for one-quarter of humanity, and at least one-third of all young people ages 15 to 24, according to United Nations forecasts.
The median age on the African continent is 19. In China and the United States, it’s 38.
Africa comprises 54 countries that encompass a wide variety of different cultures and religions. It covers an area larger than China, Europe, India, and the U.S. combined. It’s the most rapidly urbanizing continent on Earth. Africa’s population of millionaires, which is the fastest growing worldwide, is expected to double to 768,000 by 2027. It’s home to 670 million cellphones—one for every two people on the continent.
Astonishing change is underway in Africa. Over the next 25 years, Africa’s population is projected to nearly double. It is expected to grow to 2.5 billion.
In 1950, Africans made up 8 percent of the world’s people. A century later, in 2050, they’re expected to account for one-quarter of humanity. They will be at least one-third of all young people ages 15 to 24. This is according to United Nations forecasts.
The median age on the African continent is 19. In China and the United States, it’s 38.
Africa consists of 54 countries. It encompasses a wide variety of different cultures and religions. It covers an area larger than China, Europe, India, and the U.S. combined. It’s the most rapidly urbanizing continent on Earth. Africa’s population of millionaires is the fastest growing worldwide. It is expected to double to 768,000 by 2027. It’s home to 670 million cellphones. That is one for every two people on the continent.