Youth Unemployment and Political Frustration
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The International Labour Organisation warns that rising youth unemployment and a lack of decent work in South Asia, particularly Nepal, could fuel political unrest. Globally, 67 million young people are unemployed, a figure expected to persist due to economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions, with AI transformation potentially exacerbating the crisis.
ILO links youth joblessness in Nepal to growing political frustration
- The International Labour Organisation warns that youth joblessness and lack of decent work can lead to political unrest in South Asia, citing Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. - Global youth unemployment rose to 12.4% in 2025, with young people being 3.4 times more likely to be unemployed than older workers. - In poorer economies, many young people enter informal or insecure jobs, lacking income…
Global youth unemployment rises, AI transformation cited
- Global youth unemployment rose to 12.4% in 2025, affecting 67 million people aged 15-24. - A further 20% of young people are not in education, employment, or training, totaling over 257 million. - T…
67 Million Young People Worldwide Unemployed, ILO Warns AI Could Worsen Job Crisis
- Globally, 67 million young people are unemployed, facing difficulties entering the labor market due to economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions. - The International Labour Organization (ILO) warn…
UN Report: Global Youth Unemployment Rate Surges
- Global youth unemployment is rising, with 67 million people aged 15-24 jobless in 2025, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). - The ILO report indicates that slowing economic gro…
Youth unemployment worldwide increased in 2025, according to the ILO
- Global youth unemployment reached 12.4% in 2025, up from 12.3% in 2024, according to the ILO. - The organization forecasts youth unemployment to remain around 12.3% in 2026 and 2027. - The article i…
Youth unemployment grows globally amid economic stagnation and the challenge of AI
- Global youth unemployment stands at 12.4%, with 67 million young people jobless, and 257 million not in education, employment, or training (NEET). - The International Labour Organization (ILO) attri…
