This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Have you ever participated in gambling or betting?".
Figures display the share of respondents answering "Yes".
The source mentioned the following notes: "The survey was conducted in the following countries: Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania. The sample was not demographically representative and naturally leaned towards younger people in urban areas. The sample consisted of 70 percent males.
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Gambling among the youth in selected African countries 2021
Kenya registered the highest youth participation in gambling among the selected African countries. According to a survey conducted in December 2021, over ** percent of respondents declared they have already gambled or betted. Nigeria and South Africa followed, with a share of ** percent and ** percent of respondents mentioning they have participated in gambling or betting, respectively.
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GeoPoll. (January 17, 2022). Participation in gambling among the youth in Africa as of 2021, by selected country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/1305048/gambling-among-the-youth-in-africa-by-country/
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