Sustainable Development Goals
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SDG 8 · Indicator
Racial Disparity in Youth Not in School or Work
times higher
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US Performance
Major challenges remain
1.89
Description
How many times more likely that youth aged 16-24 from the least served racial group are not in school nor employed, when compared to white people.
Long-Term Objective
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1, indicating equality.
Reference
Measure of America