SSD · Sub-Saharan Africa / Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Total Population
11.94 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
57.7 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,943,408 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 3.93 percent | 2024 |
| 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 (%) | 21.4 percent | 2024 |
Languages
English
Official
Religions
Christian
Major
60.5%
Folk Religion
32.9%
Muslim
6.2%