ILO: Youth Unemployment Hits 12.4%, NEET Rate Rises to 20% Post-COVID-19
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Why in news
The ILO reported a stagnation in the post-COVID-19 youth labor market recovery, highlighting a rise in global youth unemployment and NEET rates.
Background
The ILO reported on August 12, 2026, that the global youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) reached 12.4% in 2025, totaling 67 million people. The NEET rate rose to 20%, representing 257 million young people globally.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyILO: International Labour Organization, a UN agency that sets international labour standards.
- FactGlobal youth unemployment rate (15-24 age group) reached 12.4% in 2025.
- FactNEET rate: Refers to individuals Not in Employment, Education, or Training.
- FactTotal global NEET population reached 257 million as of 2025.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of youth unemployment and the rising NEET population in the post-pandemic era. Suggest measures to enhance employability and skill development.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- structural mismatch in skills
- impact of digital economy
- mental health and social exclusion
- way forward: vocational training and apprenticeship
Keywords: structural unemployment · skill gap · human capital · NEET population · labour market dynamics
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