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Global Youth Unemployment Rises to 12.4% as Economic Friction and AI Loom

Youth jobless rates reached 12.4% globally, leaving 67 million young people without work.

Over 257 million youth—20% worldwide—are now not in employment, education, or training.

Weak economic growth, geopolitical tensions, and middle-skill automation driven by AI accelerated job losses.

In Sub-Saharan Africa unemployment stands at 8.9%, but over 71% of working youth face vulnerable informal employment.

Global Youth Unemployment Rises to 12.4% as Economic Friction and AI Loom

Youth jobless rates reached 12.4% globally, leaving 67 million young people without work.

Over 257 million youth—20% worldwide—are now not in employment, education, or training.

Weak economic growth, geopolitical tensions, and middle-skill automation driven by AI accelerated job losses.

In Sub-Saharan Africa unemployment stands at 8.9%, but over 71% of working youth face vulnerable informal employment.

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