Africa's Population on the Rise

Africa's proportion of people age 60 and older is expected to grow exponentially through 2050

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The chart shows the average proportion of people older than 60 years in the WHO Africa Region from 1950 to 2025 and projects figures through 2050.

Chart: CFR/Allison KrugmanSource: WHO Global Health Observatory