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Regional Overview: Youth in Africa - Un
Regional Overview: Youth in Africa Youth (aged 15 to 24) constitute slightly more than 20 per cent of Africa 's population. In 2050, Youth will constitute: per cent of the population in Central Africa ;. per cent in Eastern Africa ;. per cent in Western Africa ;. per cent in Southern Africa ;. per cent in North Africa . About per cent of Africa 's workforce are Youth . In 2009, the Youth unemployment rate was at per cent in Sub Saharan Africa and per cent in North Africa ; particularly affecting particularly young females. Literacy rates in the region have generally improved. In Over the last two decades, rates for young females rose from 58 per cent to per cent, compared to 72 per cent to per cent for young men.
gaps between job seekers and potential employers; and barriers to the creation and development of business opportunities, particularly in gaining ac-cess to financial, physical and social capital. Another reason for high youth unemployment rates is a mindset that tells educated young people that they must be employed in white-collar jobs.
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