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What are Africa’s projected fertility rates?

The continent's population is growing rapidly, with an estimated annual growth rate of 2.5% in 2021, suggesting that Africa's population could double by 2050. However, Africa's fertility rates are expected to decline after 2050, according to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2022.

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