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SEPT. 2, 2020 — A new report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau provides analysis of the demographic, economic, social and health characteristics of the older African population, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa.
The report, “Africa Aging: 2020,” looks at the implications of population aging for Africa as a region, subregions and countries at present and in the future. It provides comprehensive and up-to-date statistics on current and projected future population aging trends and patterns in Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
Highlights include:
This report follows the United Nations definitions of world regions and subregions. For more information go to Geographic Regions for Statistical Use. Demographic estimates and projections data come from the International Data Base, which is maintained and updated by the Census Bureau’s Population Division and current as of November 2019. All comparative statements in the text have undergone statistical testing, and comparisons are significant at the 90 percent confidence level, unless noted otherwise.
Research for, and production of, this report were supported by the Division of Behavioral and Social Research, National Institute on Aging.
No news release associated with this report. Tip Sheet only.
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