In all, the population of sub-Saharan Africa is expected to practically double by 2050. However, growth in these countries comes against the backdrop of a slowing global fertility rate.

Africa, a continent of immense diversity, history and rapid urbanization, is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Its largest urban centers are economic and cultural powerhouses, ...

The average annual rate of population increase during 1989-94 was about 3 percent, the same as that in sub-Saharan Africa. Underlying the population growth are fertility rates ... mainly with ...

A new World Bank report shows that poverty in Africa may be ... the share of the African population in extreme poverty did decline, major poverty challenges still remain, especially in light of the ...

Africa’s working age population is expected ... emerging consumer market hold the promise of significant growth opportunities. " “Looking ahead, the continent’s young and increasing population ...

In Sub-Saharan Africa, where population growth has made Gen Z the strongest ... hold more than half of consumer spending in ...

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region covers the enormous area extending ... comprises 22 countries with a population of 300 million (Box 1). Its size and population alone make the region ...