Welcome to the Africa Urbanization Portal
Explore a wealth of information, data, and resources dedicated to understanding and promoting urbanization in Africa. The Africa Urbanization Portal, powered by UNECA, is your comprehensive source for national development plans, urbanization progress, policy resources, and innovative projects that shape the future of African cities.
1.5B (2024)
Total population
698M (2024)
Total Urban population
45% (2024)
% of urban population
8784 (2020)
No of agglomerations
Data source: UNPD, 2018 Revision of World Urbanization Prospects
Annual Growth Rate of Urbanization
Analysis of year-over-year urbanization growth rates across African regions, showing trends and patterns in urban development acceleration.
Data source: United Nations Population Division, World Urbanization Prospects
Proportion of Urban Population in Africa
Visualization showing the changing proportions of urban population across African regions, highlighting demographic shifts and urbanization patterns over time.
Data source: United Nations Population Division, World Urbanization Prospects
Explore Key Sections
Discover essential information and resources at your fingertips. Click on the featured cards below to dive into the most visited areas of our portal and stay informed on urban development across Africa.
National Development Plans
Dive into comprehensive plans guiding urban growth and development across Africa.
Urbanization Progress
Track the progress of sustainable cities and communities in alignment with SDG 11.
Urban Data Access
Detailed datasets and visualizations to understand urbanization trends and insights.
Resources
Find a wealth of downloadable data sets, reports, publications, and training materials.