Youth employment

Even in the best of times, young people faced a tough situation in the labour market. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic they were around three times more likely to be unemployed than adults. The crisis now threatens to exacerbate existing inequalities within and between countries.

Latest publications

  1. ILO Working paper 108

    Youth employment policies: Patterns and trends in two unique data sets

    19 February 2024

  2. Publication

    Work Wise Youth: A guide to youth rights at work

    14 February 2024