Africa's youth population to constitute 1/3 of global youth, requiring 72.6M new jobs in sub-Saharan Africa.

The ILO's Global Employment Trends for Youth report warns that by 2050, Africa's youth population will constitute one-third of the global youth population, requiring 72.6 million new jobs in sub-Saharan Africa. High rates of youth unemployment in countries like South Africa and Nigeria are attributed to skills mismatch and the lack of secure jobs providing adequate quality of life. The "African youthquake" emphasizes the need for new job creation to prevent challenges for Africa's youth in the future.

August 28, 2024
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