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African Development Indicators

African Development Indicators:
Youth and Unemployment
Overview:

Unemployment among young people is a major problem facing the countries of Africa.

RELATED LINKS:

  • Press Release
  • Feature Story
  • Website: African Development Indicators
  • Report Summary (PDF)
  • Website: African Region
  • 50 Things You Didn’t Know About Africa
  • JOHANNESBURG, December 4, 2008—According to a new report released by the World Bank, people between the ages of 15 and 24 make up the bulk of the unemployed on the continent—and to avoid years of poverty and suffering, their needs and skills must be addressed.


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