Youth employment: Why it's a more pressing issue for India than others

The road ahead needs a concerted effort to develop comprehensive strategies that not only create jobs but also ensure these opportunities are accessible to youth across all regions and demographics

Youth employment remains a critical concern worldwide. Following the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic — including widespread unemployment due to mass layoffs, job shortages, and business closures — the labour market has seen a significant recovery, particularly for young people. This positive trend was underscored by a recent report “Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024”, published by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report reveals that the global unemployment rate for youth aged 15 to 24 years reached 13 per cent in 2023, a 15-year low. Further, the number of unemployed young people worldwide stood at