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Africa will supply 75% of new global workers by 2050, World Bank projects

Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to account for more than three-quarters of the increase in the global working-age population by 2050, adding an additional 625 million people to its working-age…

  • Sub-Saharan Africa to supply 75% of global working-age population growth by 2050
  • 625 million additional workers projected in the region
  • Five sectors identified for significant job creation potential

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