Africa
Africa is the second-largest and second-most populous continent in the world, celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, linguistic diversity, and striking geographic landscapes — from deserts and savannas to rainforests and mountains. It is home to 54 countries, each with its own unique blend of histories, traditions, and paths of development. Despite shared challenges, the continent reflects a wide spectrum of experiences and growth. This page explores countries across the continent, offering a deeper look into regional patterns and trends in life expectancy over time.
Life Expectancy Over Time
This graph shows life expectancy in African countries from 2000-2015. We do not see a country maintain the highest life expectancy over the course of 15 years however Sierra Leone has maintained the lowest with the exception of 2012. Most countries fall in the range of 45 to 60 years.
Distribution of Life Expectancy of African Countries in 2015
This graph shows the distribution of life expectancies in African countries in 2015. We can see the max is 79 years, the min is 51 years, and the median is 62.05 years.
Life Expectancy of African Countries in 2015
This graph shows the life expectancy of African countries in 2015. We can see that only 8 countries have a life expectancy above 70 years.
Life Expectancy vs GDP
This graph shows the life expectancy of African countries in 2015 compared to their GDP per capita (USD). We do see a general postive correlation between GDP per capita and life expectancy in Africa.
2015 Life Expectancy by Country and Status in Africa
This graph shows the life expectancy of African countries in 2015 indicated by the size of the respective countries slice, and displays whether the country is developing or developed. We can see that all the countries in Africa are developing and that there is a considerable range in life expectancies.
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