As of 2023, India had the highest NEET rate (people not in education, employment, or training) among young women, reaching over 38 percent. On the other hand, Japan had the lowest female youth NEET rate of the G20 members. It also had the lowest male youth NEET rate, whereas South Africa had the highest among men.
Share of youth in G20 countries not in education, employment, or training (NEET) in 2024, by gender
Worldwide, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States
Survey time period
2024 or latest available
Age group
15-24 years
Supplementary notes
*Data from 2023
**Data from 2019
No numbers available for China or South Korea. EU and AU not included as they overlap with individual member states.
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