Countries in Western Africa
Western Africa is the most populous subregion of Africa, home to over 400 million people and including Nigeria — Africa's most populous country and largest economy. The region spans from Mauritania and Senegal in the northwest to Nigeria and Cameroon in the east, encompassing the Sahel zone, Guinea Coast, and the Gulf of Guinea. West Africa has a rich cultural heritage including the ancient Mali Empire and vibrant music and art traditions.
Complete list of countries in western africa
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ivory Coast | 31.72M |
| 2 |  Guinea | 14.36M |
| 3 |  Mauritania | 4.93M |
| 4 |  Niger | 26.31M |
| 5 |  Guinea-Bissau | 1.78M |
| 6 |  Nigeria | 223.80M |
| 7 |  Ghana | 33.74M |
| 8 |  Sierra Leone | 9.08M |
| 9 |  Togo | 8.10M |
| 10 |  Burkina Faso | 24.07M |
| 11 |  Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | 5.7K |
| 12 |  Benin | 13.22M |
| 13 |  Liberia | 5.25M |
| 14 |  Gambia | 2.42M |
| 15 |  Mali | 22.40M |
| 16 |  Senegal | 18.59M |
| 17 |  Cape Verde | 491.2K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries are in Western Africa?
Western Africa includes Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, Cameroon, Togo, Benin, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe.
What is Western Africa known for?
Western Africa is known for the ancient Mali and Songhai empires, Gold Coast history, vibrant music (Afrobeats originating in Nigeria and Ghana), rich cultural traditions, and as one of Africa's fastest-growing economic regions.
What is the most populated country in Western Africa?
Nigeria is by far the most populated country in Western Africa with over 220 million people, making it the most populous country in Africa and the sixth most populous in the world.