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About the Journal

The Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is a biannual, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, commentaries, letters, and case studies on topics related to the disciplines represented by the Union for African Population Studies. These disciplines include demography, population studies, public health, epidemiology, social statistics, population geography, development studies, economics and other social sciences that deal with population and development interrelationships that are unique and relevant to Africa and global audience.

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Announcements

Call for papers - Population Growth Dynamics and Climate Change

21-04-2026
THEMATIC AREAS

We welcome empirical and conceptual papers, case studies, and policy reviews on topics such as:

  • Population Growth and Environmental Sustainability
  • Urbanization, Informal Settlements, and Climate Vulnerability
  • Climate-Induced Migration and Displacement Patterns
  • Fertility and Reproductive Health in a Changing Climate
  • Youth Bulge and the Green Economy: Opportunities and Challenges
  • Climate Change, Health, and Demographic Vulnerability
  • Resilience and Adaptive Capacity in Rural vs. Urban Areas
  • Gender, Population, and Climate Justice
  • Population-Environment Modeling and Scenario Analysis
  • Policy Integration: National Adaptation Plans and Demographic Strategies
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Current Issue

Vol. 38 No. 2 (2026): West Africa's Population Issues

This special issue features papers issue focused on population issues in West Africa presented at the 9th African Population Conference.

Guest Editors:

Prof. Akanni Akinyemi

Dr. Obasanjo Bolarinwa

Published: 19-03-2026

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