The Middle East and Africa is the world’s only remaining region with a traditional population pyramid – a wide base, tapering towards the top. The average age is low, having surpassed 20 for the first time in 2009 and in 2015 38.4% of the population will be under 15 years of age. It is a dynamic region and in 2015, six of the world’s 10 fastest-growing economies will be found here.
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