Encyclopedia > List of African countries by population
This is a list of African countries/dependencies by population. World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second_largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ...
See also: List of countries, List of countries by area, List of countries by population density, List of countries by continent, Most populous nations by 2025
List of countries by population with dependencies shown with the main country
The 194 countries in the list are the 191 United Nations member states, as well as Taiwan, Niue and Vatican City.
In the main list dependent or occupied areas are listed under the country which governs the area; the total population is also given, but the list is ordered according to the populations excluding dependencies and occupied areas.
In the second list dependencies are positioned according to their own population.
The 194 countries in the list are the 191 United Nations member states, as well as the Palestinian territories, Taiwan, and Vatican City.