SSD · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
12.19 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
57.7 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,188,788 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.03 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 18.2 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 29.22 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 9.82 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 3.79 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 57.7 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 71.9 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 26.8 percent | 2008 |
| Urban Population (%) | 21.7 percent | 2025 |
Languages
English
Official
Religions
Christian
Major
60.5%
Folk Religion
32.9%
Muslim
6.2%