The continent of Africa boasts several of the planet’s quickest-expanding populations. Rich with varied cultures, economic systems, and terrains, certain countries within this region distinguish themselves due to their substantial population sizes. In this piece, we will delve into the ten most populated African countries as per data provided by Worldometer.
1. Nigeria
Leading this ranking is Nigeria, often referred to as the giant of Africa, which boasts a population of 235,926,762 people as of Q1 2025.
In 2025, Nigeria’s projected population for mid-year is around 237,527,782 individuals, which represents approximately 2.89% of the global populace.
2. Ethiopia
The next entry on the list is Ethiopia, an East African nation with a present population of 134,339,653 according to Worldometer’s analysis of recent UN statistics.
The projected population for Ethiopia in 2025 is approximately 135,472,051 people as of mid-year, representing 1.65% of the global population.
3. Egypt
The Arab Republic of Egypt boasts a current population of 117,765,537. Situated at the northeastern edge of Africa, this nation is anticipated to reach an estimated populace of around 118,365,995 individuals by mid-2025.
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Egypt’s populace makes up 1.44% of the global population.
4. DR Congo
A highly populated African nation is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As the second-largest country in Africa by land area, DR Congo currently boasts a population of 111,644,570.
The projected population for DR Congo in 2025 is anticipated to reach approximately 112,832,473 individuals by mid-year. This number represents about 1.37% of the global population.
5. Tanzania
Tanzania, which boasts some of the world’s most prized national parks and game reserves, has a populace of 69,884,870 inhabitants.
The projected population of Tanzania for mid-2025 is approximately 70,545,865 inhabitants.
Tanzania’s populace makes up 0.86% of the global population.
6. South Africa
In this ranking, South Africa holds the sixth position with a populace of 64,505,178 individuals. By mid-2025, it is projected that South Africa will have around 64,747,319 inhabitants, which constitutes roughly 0.79% of Earth’s total population.
7. Kenya
Kenya, a significant nation in Eastern Africa, boasts a population of 57,169,886 as per Worldometer data.
Kenya’s population was approximately 57,532,493 people as of mid-year and represents about 0.7% of the global population.
8. Sudan
Next up is Sudan, a country that boasts one of Africa’s earliest and most sophisticated civilizations—the ancient Nubian culture—boasting a present-day population of 51,260,250 inhabitants.
The population of Sudan, making up 0.63% of the global populace, is approximately 51,662,147 people midway through the year.
9. Uganda
Uganda, often referred to as the Pearl of Africa, takes the ninth spot on this ranking with a populace totaling 50,929,621 inhabitants.
It is anticipated that Uganda’s population will reach approximately 51,384,894 people by the end of the year. This number represents 0.62% of the global population.
10. Algeria
Finishing off the list is the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, which has a population of 47,231,794.
It is anticipated that Algeria’s population will increase to approximately 47,435,312 individuals by the year 2025, representing 0.58% of the global populace at present.
Morocco, Angola, Mozambique, Ghana, Madagascar, and Ivory Coast are additional heavily populated countries in Africa.
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