The UN in its new population predictions has said that by 2050 three of the 10 most populous countries in the world will be in Africa. Continue to see the estimated population.


Nigeria - 399 million people

DRC - 195 million people

Ethiopia - 188 million people


The UN says that by 2100 that number will have risen to five out of 10:

Nigeria - 752 million people

DRC 389 million people

Tanzania - 299 million people

Ethiopia - 243 million people

Niger - 209 million people