A Tool to Monitor Youth Job Growth and Forecast Africa’s Youth Employment Trends until 2030
Students in Africa engaged in learning, highlighting youth employment and educational opportunities.
An estimated 23.6 million young Africans are unemployed – that’s one in 22 (4.5%). With this number projected to grow to 27 million by 2030, the need for jobs is critical. But the key to good policies for job creation is good data. The Africa Youth Employment Clock provides real-time insights into the employment status of individuals aged 15-35 across the continent. This means employment numbers are always changing, showing new predictions every day. This includes youth employment status and whether they’re in education or training. One notable trend is the decline in agricultural employment across all countries on the continent, indicating a shift in employment patterns towards industry and services. In particular, based on both past data and forecasts, projections suggest a significant increase in job opportunities in the construction sector, as was seen in Kenya.