In its World Social and Employment Outlook report, the ILO indicates that the labor market in Africa is facing growing challenges due to the demographic expansion of the working population.
The issue of youth unemployment is worrying, because according to the report there are 9.4 million young people looking for professional opportunities, a percentage equal to 8.9%.
In 2023, the institution estimates that almost 62 million young people, or 25.9% of the young population, will be classified as “NEET”, meaning they will not undertake any training or education, nor will they have a job. A figure that shows an increase compared to the rate of 22.2% recorded in 2013, he added, quoted by the Ecofin agency.
These developments come as the region’s economies have suffered upheavals in recent years due to Covid-19, the conflict in Ukraine and climate change.
According to the ILO, the working population in sub-Saharan Africa increased by 53 million people between 2019 and 2023.
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