Population Statistics of Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
SSA · Aggregates /
Total Population
1,158.86 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
62.3 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,158,863,843 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.43 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 48.5 people per sq. km | 2022 |
| Birth Rate | 32.96 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 8.23 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 4.31 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 62.3 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 48.5 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 68.7 percent | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 46.5 percent | 2024 |