SDG 8 · Indicator
Unemployment, youth total
% of total labor force ages 15-24
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Description
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labour force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labour force and unemployment differ by country.
Long-Term Objective
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of .
Reference
World Bank (World Development Indicators)