The 10 African Nations Poised to See the Highest Child Populations by 2025
Africa’s Demographic Shift: A Deep Dive into the Future of Children
At the forefront of global demographic shifts is the Central African Republic (CAR), where an astonishing 56.2% of the population is under the age of 18. This statistic not only highlights the youthfulness of the nation but also poses significant questions about its future. Alongside CAR, we find Niger (53.3%), Somalia (53.0%), and Mali (52.9%) sharing this youthful demographic structure. Why do these percentages matter? The implications for education,…