Youth Population (%) by Country
215 countries • % • World Bank
What It Measures
Population 0 14 % is a demographic indicator that captures population characteristics. Tracked by World Bank, this metric helps understand population dynamics, growth patterns, and societal trends across nations.
Key Statistics
Global Average
25.47
Median
23.22
Minimum
10.508
Maximum
49.003
Countries
215
Source
World Bank
World Map
Highest & Lowest Countries
Top 10 — Highest Youth Population (%)
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Central African Republic | 49.003 |
| #2 |  Niger | 46.601 |
| #3 |  Somalia | 46.593 |
| #4 |  Mali | 46.142 |
| #5 |  Chad | 46.065 |
| #6 |  Congo, Democratic Republic | 46.033 |
| #7 |  Burundi | 44.699 |
| #8 |  Mozambique | 44.479 |
| #9 |  Angola | 44.351 |
| #10 |  Uganda | 43.543 |
Bottom 10 — Lowest Youth Population (%)
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #240 |  Hong Kong | 10.508 |
| #241 |  South Korea | 10.568 |
| #242 |  Japan | 11.436 |
| #243 |  Puerto Rico | 11.629 |
| #244 |  Singapore | 11.686 |
| #245 |  Andorra | 11.885 |
| #246 |  Italy | 11.892 |
| #247 |  San Marino | 12.257 |
| #248 |  Portugal | 12.801 |
| #249 |  Spain | 12.922 |
Surprising Facts
Central African Republic (49.003) has 2.40 more than Niger (46.601) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Congo, Democratic Republic (46.033) has 1.33 more than Burundi (44.699) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Angola (44.351) has 0.81 more than Uganda (43.543) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.