5 Youngest Countries in the World

2. Mali

Population Under 20: 58.3%

Renowned for its historic and geographic landmarks, Mali ranks 2nd on our list of 25 youngest countries in the world. The country has 58.3% of its population under 20 years old. The median age is 16.3 and the life expectancy is 59.3. Mali has a population of 20,251,000 with a 2018 GDP of $17.08 billion. It is a poor Sahelian country with a poverty rate of 42.3% in 2019.

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