@Startling Statistics and World Youth

 @Startling Statistics and World Youth

The followings are startling statistics on youth globally that highlight both challenges and opportunities faced by young people:

💥Youth Population

📌Global Youth Population: 

There are approximately 1.2 billion young people aged 15-24 years worldwide, making up 16% of the global population. By 2030, the number of youth is projected to grow by 7% to nearly 1.3 billion .

💥Education and Employment

📌Youth Unemployment: As of 2021, the global youth unemployment rate was 15.6%, more than three times higher than the adult unemployment rate. In some regions, like the Middle East and North Africa, youth unemployment rates exceed 25% .

📌Education Access: Approximately 263 million children and youth worldwide are out of school, with significant disparities based on gender, location, and income .

📌Skills Mismatch: A significant number of young people face a skills mismatch, where their education does not align with the demands of the labor market, leading to underemployment and job insecurity.

💥Mental Health

📌Mental Health Crisis: Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds globally, accounting for over 67,000 deaths each year. Depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions are also highly prevalent among youth .

📌Access to Mental Health Services: Globally, 81% of adolescents aged 11-17 do not have access to essential mental health services, despite the growing need .

💥Digital Connectivity

📌Digital Divide: Nearly half of the world’s youth (47%) are unable to access the internet at home, limiting their access to education, job opportunities, and essential information .

📌Cyberbullying: 1 in 3 young people across 30 countries report being victims of online bullying, with 1 in 5 skipping school due to cyberbullying and violence .

💥Health and Well-being

📌Youth Obesity: The global prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents aged 5-19 has risen from 4% in 1975 to over 18% in 2016, posing serious long-term health risks .

📌Substance Abuse: Approximately 11.8% of adolescents globally engage in heavy episodic drinking, and drug use is also a growing concern among youth, particularly in urban areas .

💥Youth in Conflict Zones

📌Displacement and Conflict: Over 30 million children and youth are forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence, or persecution, often facing significant challenges in accessing education, healthcare, and basic needs .

📌Child Soldiers: An estimated 250,000 to 300,000 children and youth are involved in armed conflicts as child soldiers or in other capacities, despite international laws prohibiting this practice .

💥Climate Change and Environmental Awareness

📌Youth Environmental Activism: Globally, youth have been at the forefront of climate activism, with movements like Fridays for Future mobilizing millions of young people to demand action on climate change .

📌Impact of Climate Change: Young people, especially in developing countries, are disproportionately affected by climate change, facing threats to their health, livelihoods, and futures due to environmental degradation .

💥Youth Participation in Governance

📌Political Participation: While young people make up a significant portion of the global population, they are underrepresented in political processes. Less than 2% of the world’s parliamentarians are under the age of 30 .

💥Civic Engagement: Despite challenges, youth are increasingly engaged in civic activities, with 70% of young people across various regions expressing a desire to participate in political and civic life .

These statistics underscore the critical challenges facing youths globally, but they also highlight the potential and resilience of young people to drive change and shape the future. Addressing these issues requires coordinated efforts from governments, organizations, individuals and communities to create a supportive environment for youth development and fulfilfillment.

💥References

📌United Nations, World Youth Report 2020.

📌International Labour Organization (ILO), Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022.

📌UNESCO, Global Education Monitoring Report 2020.

📌World Health Organization (WHO), Adolescent Mental Health 2021.

📌UNICEF, A Familiar Face: Violence in the lives of children and adolescents 2017.

📌International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Measuring digital development: Facts and figures 2021.

📌United Nations, World Youth Report 2020.

📌Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Youth Participation in National Parliaments 2021.

📌World Health Organization (WHO), Suicide Worldwide in 2019.

📌UNFPA, Adolescent Pregnancy 2020.

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