Growing Economies: Africa

Question 1

What is Africa’s average GDP growth?

Answer 1

Between 4-5% annually.

Question 2

Where does Africa stand in global growth rankings?

Answer 2

Africa is the second fastest growing region, after Asia.

Question 3

How does Africa’s population demographics benefit it’s growth predictions?

Answer 3

A youthful population will provide a large labour force to accommodate for increasing demand.

Question 4

What % of Africa’s population, ages 18-25 have attended secondary education?

Answer 4

Around 50%

Question 5

How much did absolute poverty (according to the world bank) in Africa fall from 2010 to 2019?

Answer 5

From 40% in 2010 to 34% in 2019.

Question 6

Which vaccine was introduced in October 2023 to tackle one of Africa’s top healthcare issues?

Answer 6

The malaria R21 vaccine, with 73% efficacy.

Question 7

What is the issue with employment in Africa?

Answer 7

Jobs aren’t being created to keep up with the growing population, so whilst there are little job vacancies, there are also few job oppurtunities/ they are in high demand.

Question 8

What is Africa’s main sector and industry?

Answer 8

Primary sector, and heavily reliant on their mining industry an their agriculture.