SDG 8 ยท Indicator

Youth Not in School or Work

%


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Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Major challenges remain

17.37



Description

Percent of youth aged 16-24 who are not enrolled in school (full- or part-time) and not employed (full- or part-time).

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 7.7, indicating a decrease to under 8% of youth aged 16-24 neither in school nor employed.

Reference

Measure of America

Youth Not in School or Work