Africa’s Numbers Tell Its Story

 

Population: 1 033 million

Rural population: 620 million

Most populus city: Cairo, Egypt, with 11 million

Poorest countries: Democratic Republic of Congo ($340 GDP per capita), Zimbabwe ($395), Liberia ($395), Burundi($410)

Richest countries: Seychelles ($24 835 GDP per capita), Equatorial Guinea ($18 385), Botswana ($15 450), Gabon ($14 865)

Number of Internet users: 111 million (11% of population)

Internet use growth 2000-2010: 2 360%

 


Sources: UN Population Division; International Monetary Fund; Internet World Stats