GDP of African Countries
Four countries that is South Africa , Nigeria, Egypt and Algeria with total population of over 347 million people (32% of the African population) contribute over 57% (US$ 1,220 billion) to the GDP of Africa. Note; *- means the data was collected between 2010 and 2012, everything else is from 2013. References;- http://www.africaneconomicoutlook.org/en/countries/ http://www.tradingeconomics.com/ http://www.economist.com/blogs/baobab/2013/01/statistics-africa […]
WORLD AIDS DAY – DECEMBER 1
Theme The 2015 theme for World AIDS Day is Getting to Zero World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was […]
1 Billion People in Africa Provide Potential Demand
Africa has potential demand of over 1 billion people of which 60% is below the age 24 and about 36% is over 24 and below 65 years. The population over 65 years is about 4%. Population analysis by age and per region in Africa 2012 East Africa Age (years) Population Percentage 0-14 154,492,890 44 15-24 […]
West Africa to Construct New Hydropower Dams
West African states in the Niger River Basin are seeking to reduce poverty and tackle climate risks by constructing three hydropower dams in the next five years.
60-80% of African population live in rural areas
18 countries with total population of 409 million people have urbanisation rate of over 50% and 6 countries with total population of over 179 million people have urbanisation rate of less than 20%. Related articles: Population Growth Rates in Africa Tax as a percentage of GDP in Africa 1 Billion People in Africa Provide […]