Population, male, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Population, male, annual growth rate was 2.47 % change on previous year in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
2.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 0.6%
Rank
6th
of 44 groups
All-time high
3.14 % change on previous year
in 1982
All-time low
2.4 % change on previous year
in 1961
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population, male, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population, male, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa is 2.47 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population, male, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 3.14 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, 2.4 % change on previous year, in 1961.
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 6th of 44 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
Population, male, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1964 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1966 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1967 | 2.6 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1971 | 2.73 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1972 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1973 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1974 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1977 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 3.07 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1985 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 2.97 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1990 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1995 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 2.57 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 2.74 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 2.8 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.55 % change on previous year | 2.4 % change on previous year | 2.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.84 % change on previous year | 2.72 % change on previous year | 3.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.98 % change on previous year | 2.87 % change on previous year | 3.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.69 % change on previous year | 2.5 % change on previous year | 2.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.79 % change on previous year | 2.72 % change on previous year | 2.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.76 % change on previous year | 2.66 % change on previous year | 2.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.53 % change on previous year | 2.47 % change on previous year | 2.62 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 3 Oman 4.36 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Syria 3.93 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Qatar 3.73 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Central African Republic 3.62 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Chad 3.47 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Somalia 3.38 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Niger 3.28 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 2.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, annual growth rate 3.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.2837 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per capita 0.0142 units per person (2025)
- Population, male, per capita 0.4985 units per person (2025)
- Population, male, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.4038 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population, male, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Population, male, annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa was 2.47 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population, male, annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.14 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest population, male, annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4 % change on previous year in 1961.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for population, male, annual growth rate?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 6th out of 44 groups with data for 2025.
- Is population, male, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population, male, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population, male. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population, male World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population, male. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.