Statistical annex

Since the 1995 adoption of the World Programme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and Beyond, Governments, the international community, and civil society have grown increasingly aware of the importance of investing in youth. Many have partnered with youthled organizations to address key challenges to youth development. While the World Programme of Action has been instrumental in guiding the formulation and implementation of national youth policies, assessing the impact of interventions and investments remains difficult owing to the fact that age-disaggregated data relevant to youth are not always available. Where such data do exist, they are often part of a larger compilation, and youth-specific trends remain hidden or are glossed over.

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Reduced Inequalities