A 2023 Open Society Barometer Report found that “young people around the world hold the least faith in democracy of any age group.” These findings confirmed similar research findings, especially in Africa, that show a low level of participation among young people in democratic processes such as elections – even though they constitute the majority of the population.
A 2022 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) Report noted the increasing and worrying trend of disenchantment among African youth.
