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TOP 5 youngest and oldest countries Niger has the youngest population in the world on average. Around two thirds of its people are under 25 years old, and the population is growing rapidly. The supply of food, jobs and education cannot keep pace. EuropE 12.8%NorTH ameriCa 14% OCeaniA 15.4% AfriCa 19.8% South America 17.7% Never before has the world had such a high youth population. The percentage of 15- to 24-year-olds is particularly high in developing and emerging countries. This group accounts for just 12.8 per cent of the population in ageing Europe, compared with almost 20 per cent in Africa. Researchers talk about a ‘youth bulge’, meaning that young people make up a disproportionately large share of the population. Growing demand for jobs A high proportion of working-age persons can have a positive effect on a country’s economy, but it can also cause problems. In sub-Saharan Africa, the number of people aged between 15 and 64 will increase by around 150 per cent by 2050. La tin Ame riCa and the Caribbea n Asi A +150% 100% 50% 0% We are many AsiA 18.3% Sub-Saha ran Africa A strong entrepreneurial spirit in South America A lack of career prospects and an increase in independent business initiatives often go hand in hand. This is evident from a survey conducted in 2014, which asked 6,700 women and men aged between 18 and 30 what they want to achieve by 2024. United States Western Europe South America A secure, well-paid job 46% 47% 39% Own home 13% 15% 19% Own business 8% 6% 26% Youngest countries (based on average age) Niger – 15.0 YEARS Uganda – 15.8 chad – 15.8 Angola – 16.3 Mali – 16.3 Oldest countries Japan – 45.9 GERMANY – 45.5 ItalY – 44.3 BulgariA – 43.0 GrEece – 42.8