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Youth employment
The Global Youth Employment Challenges
Even in the best of times, young people faced a tough situation in the labour market. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic they were around three times more likely to be unemployed than adults. The crisis now threatens to exacerbate existing inequalities within and between countries.
65 million
The estimated total global number of unemployed youths in 2023
20.4%
The share of youth not in employment, education or training (NEET) in 2023
2 times
Young women are 2 times more likely to be in NEET status than young men.
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024
This 20th anniversary publication provides the latest statistics and analysis on labour market outcomes for youth.
News and articles
Decent Work
The International Labour Organization bold moves towards reconnecting communities through road network
ILO and Ministry of Youth and Sport Launch Job Search Club National Programme in Iraq
Key Initiatives
The ILO’s Youth Employment Action Plan (YEAP) 2020-30
The Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth
The YouthForesight Knowledge Facility: Collective Knowledge that Works for Youth
The Green Jobs for Youth Pact
Publications
Brochure
Green Jobs for Youth Pact
Decent work, brighter futures
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024
Photo essays from Uganda
Unveiled Visions: Decent work and social justice through my lens
Training on Youth Employment
Capacity building on Youth Employment
Projects
JEUN’ESS: Promotion of Social and Solidarity Economy and Creation of Decent Jobs for Tunisian Youth
Youth for Future (Y4F): Youth Empowerment and Integration in Host Communities