Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population was 418,217 1000 No in 2050. ◆ Volatile
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population in Eastern Africa, 1950–2050
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 No.
Analysis
In 2050, population - est. & proj. — urban population in Eastern Africa stood at 418,217 1000 No. That is the highest value across all 101 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 40.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population in Eastern Africa peaked at 418,217 1000 No in 2050 and was at its lowest, 3,608 1000 No, in 1950.
That places Eastern Africa 15th out of 34 groups with data for 2050, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4,671 1000 No | 3,608 1000 No | 5,916 1000 No | 10 |
| 1960s | 8,307 1000 No | 6,256 1000 No | 10,784 1000 No | 10 |
| 1970s | 15,317 1000 No | 11,438 1000 No | 19,974 1000 No | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,805 1000 No | 21,078 1000 No | 33,368 1000 No | 10 |
| 1990s | 43,051 1000 No | 35,085 1000 No | 51,702 1000 No | 10 |
| 2000s | 65,452 1000 No | 53,845 1000 No | 78,907 1000 No | 10 |
| 2010s | 104,168 1000 No | 82,706 1000 No | 126,810 1000 No | 10 |
| 2020s | 162,024 1000 No | 132,520 1000 No | 194,448 1000 No | 10 |
| 2030s | 243,434 1000 No | 202,579 1000 No | 287,335 1000 No | 10 |
| 2040s | 350,069 1000 No | 298,003 1000 No | 405,098 1000 No | 10 |
| 2050s | 418,217 1000 No | 418,217 1000 No | 418,217 1000 No | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 12 Russian Federation 110,605 1000 No compare
- 13 Japan 103,039 1000 No compare
- 14 Philippines 93,465 1000 No compare
- 15 Egypt 85,321 1000 No compare
- 16 Türkiye 82,192 1000 No compare
- 17 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 80,441 1000 No compare
- 18 United Republic of Tanzania 76,542 1000 No compare
More work & labour data for Eastern Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1.38 million 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 682,632 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 699,973 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 469,912 1000 No (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population in Eastern Africa?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population in Eastern Africa was 418,217 1000 No in 2050, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 418,217 1000 No in 2050.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,608 1000 No in 1950.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population?
- Eastern Africa ranks 15th out of 34 groups with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT Population module contains time series data on population, by sex and urban/rural. The series consist of both estimates and projections for different periods as available from the original sources, namely: 1. Population data refers to the World Population Prospects: The 2024 Revision from the UN Population Division. 2. Urban/rural population data refers to the World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision from the UN Population Division.