5 Countries with the Youngest People in the World

3. Federal Republic of Nigeria

Total Population of Ages 0-24: 134.1 million

The Federal Republic of Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest economies. It has a GDP of $574 billion, which is fueled nearly in its entirety by crude oil and natural gas exports. Despite having some of the largest oil reserves in the world, Nigeria has struggled to develop itself particularly due to high levels of conflict and corruption that have ravaged the country. In population terms, 230 million live in its borders, which is lower than Pakistan. However, Nigeria has more younger people and the majority of its population lives in rural areas.