Africa’s capital cities are experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by urbanisation, economic development, and investment.
In its 2024 ranking, Global Firepower named Cairo, Egypt as the most populous capital city in Africa, with a staggering 21.75 million residents. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Luanda, Angola, follow closely, with populations of 15.628 million and 8.952 million, respectively.
Here are the top 10 African capital cities by population.
1. Cairo, Egypt – 21,750,000
2. Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo – 15,628,000
3. Luanda, Angola – 8,952,000
4. Khartoum, Sudan – 6,344,000
5. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 5,228,000
6. Nairobi, Kenya – 5,119,000
7. Yaoundé, Cameroon – 4,164,000
8. Kampala, Uganda – 3,846,000
9. Abuja, Nigeria – 3,840,000
10. Dakar, Senegal – 3,340,000
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