Africa’s population is projected to grow rapidly, reaching a quarter of the world’s population by 2100, with a significant increase in the adolescent and young adult segment. Greater awareness of disease prevention and treatment options and a high birth rate contribute to this growth. African women give birth to five children on average, and agriculture is expected to remain the top employer for young adults.
The population in Africa is projected to grow at a rapid rate throughout the 21st century and is projected to reach a quarter of the world’s population by 2100 to become the global majority. This population growth is expected to be more notable in the adolescent and young adult segment than in global population figures. As of 2000, young Africans made up about 15% of the world’s age group. This number is projected to increase to 40% by 2100. Greater awareness of prevention and treatment options for diseases such as malaria and HIV, which have historically shortened African life expectancy, are thought to be a factor that contributes to the growth of the youth population, together with a high birth rate.
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The average African woman gives birth to five children, while the average birth rate for the rest of the world is about two children per woman.
African youth have had the lowest primary school graduation rates in the world since 1984, but education advocates expect these rates to improve as populations increase.
Agriculture is expected to continue to be the top employer for young African adults, followed by retail and hospitality.
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