Top 10 Most Populous Countries in Africa in 2026

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country, with an estimated 242.4 million people in 2026, followed by Ethiopia (138.9 million) and Egypt (120.1 million), according to Worldometer and United Nations population data.Key FactsNigeria is Africa’s most populous country at 242,431,832 people in 2026, equal to about 2.9% of the world’s population (Worldometer, elaboration of UN World Population Prospects, 2026 estimate)