Not since prehistory has there been a time when people were more likely to be born African

 

The total population of its 54 countries has doubled in 30 years, to 1.5bn. 

The UN predicts it will double again by 2070.

Most of the population growth expected over the rest of the 21st century is expected to take place in Africa. 

The Economist 6 January 2025

https://www.economist.com/special-report/2025/01/06/the-economic-gap-between-africa-and-the-rest-of-the-world-is-growing