Distribution of young people in Africa 2000-2040, by educational level
As of 2020, 46 percent of the young people aged 15-29 years in Africa received primary or lower secondary education, while 23 percent completed upper secondary or tertiary education. By 2040, these shares should increase to 50 percent and 34 percent, respectively. On the other hand, considering a business-as-usual scenario, the proportion of low-educated young people should decrease to 16 percent in 2040, against the 31 percent in 2020.
