Angola: Luanda to Replace Lagos As SSA's Most Populous City By 2050 - W/Bank
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The World Bank projects that Luanda, the capital of Angola, will surpass Lagos as the most populous city in Sub‑Saharan Africa by 2050. The forecast predicts a 78 percent increase in Luanda’s population over the coming decades. Lagos currently holds the top rank but is expected to be overtaken. The data were reported by a regional news outlet. The demographic shift reflects rapid urban growth in the region.
[Daily Trust] Angola's capital, Luanda, is projected to overtake Lagos as Sub-Saharan Africa's most populous city by 2050, with its population expected to increase by 78 per cent, according to the World Bank.