10 Countries with the Youngest Population in Africa

1. Niger

Median Age: 15.2 years

In addition to being the country with the youngest population in Africa, Niger is also in the first position on the list of the fastest-growing African economies in 2024. The country has a real GDP growth rate of 11.1%. Meanwhile, the real per capita GDP growth rate stands at 7.1%.

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