Table 7.
Key demographic, economic, and Covid-19 related indicators in Africa
| Variable | Mean | Median | Std.Dev |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size, mln. | 24.6 | 12.8 | 35.1 |
| GDP per capita, USD | 5,994 | 3,489 | 6,394 |
| Net Official Development Assistance received (% of GNI) | 7.5 | 5.3 | 9.9 |
| Share of households with electricity access (%) | 54.2 | 50.3 | 26.7 |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people), 2018 | 84.6 | 82.4 | 38.7 |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people), 2019 | 86.4 | 86.1 | 38.9 |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people), 2020 | 87.9 | 91.5 | 38.6 |
| Statistical Capacity Score | 58.7 | 59.7 | 13.8 |
| Fragility Index | 85.0 | 86.0 | 15.1 |
| Total COVID cases per million, 2020 | 2,502 | 960 | 4,194 |
| Total COVID cases per million, 2021 | 9,927 | 2,404 | 24,322 |
| Total COVID deaths per million, 2020 | 43.3 | 14.4 | 80.1 |
| Total COVID deaths per million, 2021 | 146.1 | 37.7 | 261.1 |
The indicators are for the year 2020 unless indicated otherwise
Sources: World Development Indicators, World Bank (2022); Fund for Peace (FFP), and ourworldindata.org