~1 billion young people by 2050
By 2050, Africa is expected to be home to approximately one billion children and adolescents — almost 40% of the world's population under age 18. (UNICEF)
70.9 million not in employment, education or training
In 2025, an estimated 70.9 million young people across Africa were not in employment, education or training — approximately 23% of the continent's youth population. (ILO/ILOSTAT)
230 million jobs requiring digital skills
Approximately 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa are expected to require digital skills by 2030, creating an urgent need for accessible, relevant, employment-connected learning pathways. (IFC)
US$42 billion financing gap for women entrepreneurs
Women-owned businesses across Africa continue to face major financing barriers — the continent-wide financing gap for women entrepreneurs is estimated at approximately US$42 billion. (African Development Bank / AFAWA)
+740 million working-age people
Africa's working-age population is projected to grow by approximately 740 million people over the next three decades, while as many as 12 million young people enter the labour market annually. (IFC)