Africa, according to world population reports, has the second fastest growing population in the world and Nigeria is topping the list with a population of 201 million. There is a rising concern that Africa will be overcrowded in 2100 at the rate at which its population is growing. The following countries are on the list of the fastest growing population in Africa.
Zambia
Zambia is one of Africa’s fastest growing populations with a life expectancy of 63 years. At 3.0 percent average growth rate from 2010 – 2019 and a total population of 18.1 million.
Uganda
This country has a 45.7 million population figure is one of Africa’s fastest growing population. With a life expectancy of 61 years. It has a 33 percent average growth rate from 2010-2019.
Tanzania
With a population figure of 60.9 million in 2019, this country is one of Africa’s fastest growing populations, with a life expectancy of 62 years, it has a 31 percent growth rate between 2010 and 2019.
Niger Republic
The country has a population figure of 23.2 million and an average growth rate of 3.0 percent between 2010 and 2019. Its life expectancy is at 59 years and this has placed it on the list of the fastest growing population in Africa.
The Gambia
This country’s population stands at 2.2 million, with a life expectancy of 62years. Growth rate stood at an average of 3.1 percent from 2010-2019
Equatorial Guinea
This country has a 1.4 million individual population and an average growth rate of 4 percent from 2010-2019. Life expectancy is 59 years
The Democratic Republic of Congo
The DRC has a population of 86.7 million and a growth rate of 3.3 percent between 2010 and 2019. Life expectancy is 61 years.
Chad
This West African country has a population figure of 15.8 million and an average growth rate of 3.2 percent between 2010 and 2019. Life expectancy stands at 54 years.
Burundi
Burundi’s population is 11.6 million and average growth is 3.1 percent from 2010 – 2019. The life expectancy is 59 years at birth. This has made it one of the fastest growing populations in Africa.