What Percentage of the Population are Under the Age of 15

Question

What percentage of the population are under the age of 15 in West Africa?
A)~8.5
B)~25
C)~50
D)~65
E)~15

Accepted Answer

West Africa has a notably young population, with approximately 50% of its population being under the age of 15. This demographic trend is reflective of high birth rates and improving but still challenging child mortality rates in the region.