The African country projected to be home to the tenth largest population of working age people (15-64) in 2035 is Algeria. Experts at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs say there will be 34.8 million people in that age group in 20 years time.<br />
10. Algeria —
The African country projected to be home to the tenth largest population of working age people (15-64) in 2035 is Algeria. Experts at the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs say there will be 34.8 million people in that age group in 20 years time.
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The number of people between the ages of 15 and 64 in Sudan will grow by 67% between 2015 and 2035 to reach 37.2 million -- the ninth largest such population in Africa.
9. Sudan —
The number of people between the ages of 15 and 64 in Sudan will grow by 67% between 2015 and 2035 to reach 37.2 million -- the ninth largest such population in Africa.
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By 2035, South Africa will have the eighth largest population of people in the working age bracket. There will be 40.4 million people between the ages of 15 and 64 living there.<br />
8. South Africa —
By 2035, South Africa will have the eighth largest population of people in the working age bracket. There will be 40.4 million people between the ages of 15 and 64 living there.
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There's likely to be as many as 40.5 million people wanting to work in Uganda by 2035. Industrial analysis suggests approximately 70-80% of the population currently works in the agricultural industry.<br />
7. Uganda —
There's likely to be as many as 40.5 million people wanting to work in Uganda by 2035. Industrial analysis suggests approximately 70-80% of the population currently works in the agricultural industry.
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In sixth place is Kenya with a projected working population of 44.8 million by 2035.
6. Kenya —
In sixth place is Kenya with a projected working population of 44.8 million by 2035.
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Between 2015 and 2035, Tanzania's working population is expected to grow by 188% meaning the country will be home to 51.3 million people between the ages of 15 and 64.<br />
5. Tanzania —
Between 2015 and 2035, Tanzania's working population is expected to grow by 188% meaning the country will be home to 51.3 million people between the ages of 15 and 64.
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The continent's second largest country by area, the DRC, will have the fourth largest working population by 2035. Experts predict 66.9 million people between the ages of 15 and 64 will live there.
4. Democratic Republic of Congo —
The continent's second largest country by area, the DRC, will have the fourth largest working population by 2035. Experts predict 66.9 million people between the ages of 15 and 64 will live there.
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Some 71.7 million people between the ages of 15 and 64 will live in Egypt in 2035 according to the UN research, making it the country with the third largest such population.
3. Egypt —
Some 71.7 million people between the ages of 15 and 64 will live in Egypt in 2035 according to the UN research, making it the country with the third largest such population.
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In second place, when it comes to working populations, is Ethiopia with a projection of 95.8 million in that age bracket.
2. Ethiopia —
In second place, when it comes to working populations, is Ethiopia with a projection of 95.8 million in that age bracket.
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Africa's most populous country -- Nigeria -- will also have the largest working population in 2035. The West African powerhouse will be home to 174.2 million people between the ages of 15 and 64.
1. Nigeria —
Africa's most populous country -- Nigeria -- will also have the largest working population in 2035. The West African powerhouse will be home to 174.2 million people between the ages of 15 and 64.
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