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The “Demo-conomics” in African Youth Politics. Youth Bulge and Unemployment Meet Political Attitude and Participation

Megatrends Working Paper 2025 15, 07.01.2025, 33 Seiten

doi:10.18449/2025MTA-WP15

With more than 70 per cent of the continent’s population under 30 years of age, Africa is currently the youngest continent. A high youth bulge is associated with strong support for democratic norms, an increased likelihood of participation in demonstrations and a decreased likelihood of voting in elections.

Human rights activists from the Social Justice Movement gesture as they participate in a protest against Kenya's proposed finance bill 2024/2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, June 6, 2024.

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