Why bridging Africa's skills gap is crucial for growth Ndiamé DiopMamta Murthi October 01, 2025 This page in: English © 2025 World Bank Group.

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/why-bridging-africa-s-skills-gap-is-crucial-for-growth Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic promise is clear. It has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population; by 2050 a quarter of the world’s working-age population will be living in Africa, with vast natural resources, and expanding regional markets. Yet these strengths are undermined by a persistent weakness: the region’s skills gap. © 2025 World Bank Group.