The data for this visualization comes from the United Nations. Figures are based on population projections for 2026 and measure the median age—meaning half of the population is older and half is younger.
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Africa and South America have the highest proportion of young people and those of working age.
Median age says a lot about the future—older regions will deal with shrinking workforces while younger regions will face the challenge of creating enough jobs.