UNECA · Africa Urbanization Portal
Understanding Urbanization Across 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
Total population
Africa, 2024
698M
Urban population
Residents in cities, 2024
45%
Urban share
Of the continent's population
8,784
Urban agglomerations
Mapped settlements, 2020
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National Urban Policy
National Urban Policy
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Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs
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Country Profile
Country Profile
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Data Visualization
Data Vizs
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Voluntary Local Reviews
VLRs
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Documents and Resources
Documents and Resources
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Insights
Follow SDG 11 progress across African cities.
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