Countries with the Youngest Population (% Under 15) (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
A young population can be a powerful economic asset — or a challenge. In 2024, {#1} has the youngest population with {#1_value} of its people under age 15.
Central African Republic leads with population ages 0–14 (%) of 49.0%.
Niger ranks #2 at 46.6%.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #3 at 46.6%.
Mali ranks #4 at 46.1%.
Chad ranks #5 at 46.1%.
Top 25 Countries by Population Ages 0–14 (%)
| # | Country | Population Ages 0–14 (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Central African Republic | 49.0% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Niger | 46.6% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 46.6% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Mali | 46.1% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Chad | 46.1% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 46.0% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Burundi | 44.7% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Mozambique | 44.5% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Angola | 44.4% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Uganda | 43.5% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Afghanistan | 42.9% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Mauritania | 42.7% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Tanzania | 42.5% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Burkina Faso | 41.8% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Benin | 41.6% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Zambia | 41.5% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Cameroon | 41.4% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Yemen, Rep. | 41.1% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Nigeria | 41.0% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Guinea | 40.9% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Zimbabwe | 40.9% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 40.9% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Malawi | 40.7% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Sudan | 40.5% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Congo, Rep. | 40.4% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest population ages 0–14 (%) in 2024?
Central African Republic has the highest population ages 0–14 (%) at 49.0% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 217 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.