Around 803 million people on the African continent lived in rural areas as of 2023. The rural population has been increasing annually. At the beginning of the 21st century, the continent's rural population was nearly 532 million.
Number of people living in rural areas in Africa from 2010 to 2023
(in 1,000s)
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Statista. (June 28, 2024). Number of people living in rural areas in Africa from 2010 to 2023 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 13, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1491088/number-of-people-living-in-rural-areas-in-africa/
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