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