Sub-Saharan Africa’s Population Skews Young

Percentage of total population by age range in 2024

Chart shows the distribution of Japan, China, and Nigeria's populations by age. Japan's population is relatively old, while Nigeria's population is very young, with more than 16% of Nigerians under the age of 5.

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Population estimates based on national censuses, vital registration systems, and sample surveys from as recently as 2023.

Source: United Nations Population Division.Get the data