19 of the world’s 20 youngest countries are in Africa

The world’s youngest countries are all in Africa, with forecasts for 2020 showing just one non-African country – Afghanistan – in the top 20.

The data, from the United Nations' World Population Prospects 2019, is a stark reminder of Africa’s youthful population.

Such a large number of young people presents both a challenge and opportunity for the continent. Read full article here