Youth labor force participation rate worldwide 2000-2025

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Einar H. Dyvik,
Jul 4, 2024

Labor force participation rates among youth worldwide fell since 2000, dropping from over 50 percent in 2000 to 40 percent in 2023. The decline must be seen in relation with increasing levels of development, which usually comes with increasing education and hence, lower youth employment.

Labor force participation rate among youth between 2000 and 2023, with a forecast until 2025

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Release date

December 2023

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2000 to 2023

Age group

15-24 years

Special properties

ILO modelled estimates

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