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01 Jul 2026
Africa Youth Employment Outlook 2026
Africa stands at a pivotal moment. Africa is home to the world’s fastest-growing generation of young talent. Today, Africa is home to around 532 million young people (aged 15–35), representing more than 22% of a cohort that will shape global labour in the coming decades. Unlike in the rest of the world, where youth populations are projected to continue declining, Africa’s youth population is expected to continue increasing through the 2070s.
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