Africa Youth Employment

Making everyone count.

Through real-time data, deep modelling and global partnerships, we help leaders create millions of decent jobs across Africa.

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Data for the world's biggest decisions.

We develop datasets and tools that track the Sustainable Development Goals in real time: emissions, jobs, poverty, hunger, water scarcity and health. Combining new data sources with advanced modelling, we help people and organisations make data-driven decisions on the world's biggest challenges.

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180+

Countries modelled

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people living in extreme poverty

Projected tons of GHG emissions in 2026

global SDG clocks live

people, demographic insights

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Decent WorkEconomic Growth

Africa Youth Employment Clock

In collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, this project supports the creation of millions of jobs across Africa, aligning with SDG targets for decent work and economic growth.

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No Poverty

World Poverty Clock

A powerful visualization tool that monitors and forecasts global poverty levels in real-time, providing actionable insights to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030.

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Climate Action

World Emissions Clock

Tracks greenhouse gas emissions across 180 countries, offering comprehensive projections to support climate action and ensure progress toward sustainable environmental goals.

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Clean Water

Water Scarcity Clock

Monitors water stress worldwide, supporting sustainable water management and equitable access for communities facing growing scarcity.

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Reduced InequalitiesInnovation

Internet Poverty Index

Tracks global internet affordability, highlighting regions in digital poverty to drive connectivity and inclusion.

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Demographics

Population.io

Provides real-time insights into demographic trends, enabling smarter planning for global population shifts.

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Impact Areas

Tracking SDGs in real time.

We measure SDGs in real time — poverty, hunger, water scarcity, gender and health. Tap any goal to explore live clocks and country data.

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webinar · Apr 10, 2026

Africa Youth Employment Outlook 2026 — Full Webinar

The full recording of the Africa Youth Employment Outlook 2026 launch — World Data Lab, the Mastercard Foundation, and the Development Policy Research Unit present the latest data and projections on youth jobs across the continent.

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webinar · Apr 10, 2026

Africa's Digital Divide — Unlocking Economic Potential

Africa lags in the digital space, lacking internet access and tools for entrepreneurs. We explore how digitization can power small businesses, finance, communication, and logistics, integrating value chains and driving economic growth.

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webinar · Apr 10, 2026

Africa's GDP Growth — The Employment and Income Gap

A lot of the GDP and the GDP growth isn't converting into household income growth Much of it is actually converting into government revenue growth And then the question is so what is the

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