The current debate concerning the population dynamics of Sub-Saharan Africa is reviewed. The author describes the present demographic situation and the potential for future high rates of population growth. He also discusses Africa's resource potential and its current low levels of population density as well as the growing demands in certain quarters for population control policies. He concludes that much of the demand for population control comes from those who benefit from a world economy that is dominated by the developed market-economy countries, and that a workable solution to population problems in Africa can only come about if the inequalities between rich and poor countries are resolved.
