Top 10 Countries with the Youngest Population in Africa in 2026

The Central African Republic has Africa’s youngest population in 2026, with a median age of just 14.6 years — the world’s lowest, per UN World Population Prospects 2024.Key FactsYoungest in Africa — and the world: The Central African Republic tops the ranking with a median age of just 14.6 years — the lowest of any country on earth in the UN’s latest estimates.