Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The population of Burkina Faso is projected to reach 30 million by 2030, according to the results of the 2014 national report of the Ministry of Economy and Planning. According to the ministry, "if we refer to the 2006 general census, which shows a population growth [...] Full text...

Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - Mauritius is among the ten countries having the highest population density in the world with 653 persons per square kilometre in 2013 for a mid-year total population of 1,217,341, PANA learnt from official sources. According to the Mauritius Family Planning and Demographic Yearbook 2013 released Wednesday by [...] Full text...

Niamey, Niger (PANA) – A forum on the “Challenge of the demographic dividends in Niger”, meant to evaluate the demographic situation of the country, is due to begin Tuesday in Niamey, the capital, PANA reported from here. Organised by the Population, Women and Child Protection Ministry, the forum will assemble experts [...] Full text...

Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) - Mauritius is among the 10 countries having the highest population density in the world with 672 persons per square kilometre in 2012, according to the Family Planning and Demographic Yearbook 2012, published Friday by the Health Ministry in Port-Louis. The document outlines data on population trends, vital [...] Full text...