Why Youth Unemployment Remains High In Many Countries

[Nahl]

Besides the causes which OP lists i think job opportunities also take a part why unemployment number increases for each year that magined, the companies only open 2 position for new employee but job applicants can reach to 1000 people or more which mean every job applicant has less than 1% chances to accept and gets new job.

I think this became an the main issues in some countries that fresh graduate didn't gets more opportunities to gets the jobs and showing their skill so, that's why currently the youth is dominate unemployement and the worst thing is the number of unemployment will always be increases following the student who graduate from the university.

[Oasisman]

Besides the causes which OP lists i think job opportunities also take a part why unemployment number increases for each year that magined, the companies only open 2 position for new employee but job applicants can reach to 1000 people or more which mean every job applicant has less than 1% chances to accept and gets new job.

I think this became an the main issues in some countries that fresh graduate didn't gets more opportunities to gets the jobs and showing their skill so, that's why currently the youth is dominate unemployement and the worst thing is the number of unemployment will always be increases following the student who graduate from the university.

I think all countries are facing challenges about unemployment on fresh graduates, because of the vacant position and applicant ratio. Here in my country there are about 4 applicants competing in every ideal vacant position. Those who are not hired will be forced to take the jobs below their standard rate.

OP was right about having a degree alone won't be enough to land a good job, one will need skills in line with what the company needs, to have an edge. Many college students these days are in a lot of pressure, from maintaining good grades, finishing up deadlines, and equipping their selves the skills needed to be competitive against the growing numbers of unemployment.

[Judith87403]

There are too many factors that causes unemployment today and it affecting majority of country in the world.
Educational sectors have become ceremonial activities not for studying and gaining knowledge as it use to be.
Some youths are lazy all they wanted is means if getting quick money and living a fake life style, this means that many youths compares themselves to others who get money  through illegal ways without knowing there sources of income all they wanted is to be like them.

When we talk about unemployment in the society, I don’t think it should only be tilted to one side, the factors that contributes to unemployment are more of both personal and economical factors. It’s true that a lot of young people get too motivated and begin to chase for quick wealth, but that’s doesn’t mean there aren’t others who are still doing it the ol’ fashioned way by working genuinely but yet they still struggle because there ain’t enough good jobs or because they lack practical skills. If the government are able to make provision for youths to improve their education, and also encourage skill development, they’ll be in turn helping them create more opportunities.

[Cheema02]

College and the typical university are only teaching the basics and the theoretical about the subject matter taken by the students. And in real world, there's more for them to learn and that's why individual skills matter and AI is starting to be taught in schools too. What the best way to get hired nowadays is about having a portfolio, even having small projects that you built or related to the skills you have or past jobs, you put them online so that it won't be cvs that you'll be passing anymore but the actual work that you have made.

Today world is going towards digital systems and now having a degree is not enough to survive and getting job because know along with degree you should have a strong portfolio in which your own creative projects must added and you also have internships relevant to your degree and have latest and useful skills then may be you considered for a good job. Currently along with latest skills AI has most importance because currently world is converting on AI bases tools so now it's compalsry to learn about the development and usage of AI.  Along with learning skill of AI education is still the most important thing for youth because through it you learn the basics of every field. So the purpose of discussion is that the combination of education and latest skills is very important for success in every field of life.

[Mate2237]

Based on the rising population size I don't think that there can be Employment Opportunity for every youth because the number of youths who are of the employable age yearly is more than the available jobs, What this means is that as an individual you need to plan and focus on your personal development especially with building a skill that can help you become self sufficient tomorrow. If you have a skill you do not need to seek employment under anyone rather you become an employer of Labor and will even help the employment situation in your country.

That is true every year we have millions of students graduating from the universities and compare that to , the number of companies around you will find out that apart from the obstacles that you have mentioned in your thread, there can never be equal opportunity for every graduate to get employed. Because there are no jobs available at all this , the truth is that government too can't provide employment for everyone no matter how they try, including the private sector.


The solution requires young people to look beyond getting a white collar jobs. And look the way of self sufficiency by creating a job by yourself. This is possible by solving a problem in your environment. Learning a new skill that is valuable in the society will be highly appreciated and not forgetting about acquiring digital skills which are highly needed in this age.

[Youngrebel]

That is true every year we have millions of students graduating from the universities and compare that to , the number of companies around you will find out that apart from the obstacles that you have mentioned in your thread, there can never be equal opportunity for every graduate to get employed. Because there are no jobs available at all this , the truth is that government too can't provide employment for everyone no matter how they try, including the private sector.


The solution requires young people to look beyond getting a white collar jobs. And look the way of self sufficiency by creating a job by yourself. This is possible by solving a problem in your environment. Learning a new skill that is valuable in the society will be highly appreciated and not forgetting about acquiring digital skills which are highly needed in this age.

The truth remains that the number of graduates continue increasing every year, while job opportunities are not growing at all mostly in developing countries like mine and that makes it unrealistic to expect everyone to secure a  good paying job after graduation, so learning valuable skills, most especially digital skills is becoming more important more than those days where we value education more and when young people focus on solving real problems and creating value, they so not just only improve their own chances of earning a living but can also create employment opportunities for themselves and it’s helping the society at large today.

[mirakal]

If high rate of unemployment becomes more consistent, that means the government is not performing well. They could have cultivate jobs for their citizens and lessen unemployment rate, because that is the only way to prevent the country from experiencing extreme poverty. If all the willingly job hunters will be given their source of income, the country's economy will benefit as well.

However, on the part of these youths, they should not be selective as well. If their goal jobs aren't available yet, or there are no available spots, then they should find other jobs that can improve their practical skills and knowledge that can help them deal what real battle in life is all about.

[tabas]

College and the typical university are only teaching the basics and the theoretical about the subject matter taken by the students. And in real world, there's more for them to learn and that's why individual skills matter and AI is starting to be taught in schools too. What the best way to get hired nowadays is about having a portfolio, even having small projects that you built or related to the skills you have or past jobs, you put them online so that it won't be cvs that you'll be passing anymore but the actual work that you have made.

Today world is going towards digital systems and now having a degree is not enough to survive and getting job because know along with degree you should have a strong portfolio in which your own creative projects must added and you also have internships relevant to your degree and have latest and useful skills then may be you considered for a good job. Currently along with latest skills AI has most importance because currently world is converting on AI bases tools so now it's compalsry to learn about the development and usage of AI.  Along with learning skill of AI education is still the most important thing for youth because through it you learn the basics of every field. So the purpose of discussion is that the combination of education and latest skills is very important for success in every field of life.

It's not enough but that's the start. And each of us is figuring a way out to get into the competition. We as humans are natural survivors and that's why we won't just let it be that we're going to die without trying hard. We'll not starve and so those graduates are trying their ways through their passion and other things that they can. Some are skillful and have figured it out early and that's why they're ahead than the others. While the others are struggling, they haven't found out yet what they should and the skill that they like to have.

[AmoreJaz]

If high rate of unemployment becomes more consistent, that means the government is not performing well. They could have cultivate jobs for their citizens and lessen unemployment rate, because that is the only way to prevent the country from experiencing extreme poverty. If all the willingly job hunters will be given their source of income, the country's economy will benefit as well.

However, on the part of these youths, they should not be selective as well. If their goal jobs aren't available yet, or there are no available spots, then they should find other jobs that can improve their practical skills and knowledge that can help them deal what real battle in life is all about.

If you are just starting, you should not be very picky with the job as you need to gain skills and experience. And with the digital age that we have now, make sure to.upgrade yourself also with the needed digital skills that we have now.

[Leahized]

I think all countries are facing challenges about unemployment on fresh graduates, because of the vacant position and applicant ratio. Here in my country there are about 4 applicants competing in every ideal vacant position. Those who are not hired will be forced to take the jobs below their standard rate.

 In my country the unemployment rate is constantly increasing and the job market is very bad. Talking about the education rate is only making for good results. Most educational institutes do not provide any kind of training on work experience. But the officers of any company or organization are appointed by experienced and skilled people. Moreover, less number of seats are always given in vacant posts, because of which thousands of graduate students are losing job opportunities. Several months ago I was participating in the job test for vacancies but the applicants were around 50,000 and there were only two vacancies. Therefore, to reduce the unemployment rate, the amount of employment must increase. Even while studying, constantly move towards acquiring skills.

[Alonso_]

Education isn’t outdated, I see people who doesn’t know anything are the once who will be making noise that Education isn’t important anymore, it would mostly be in the African countries, that is a place where you will have people who thinks education isn’t important, Mostly in Africa there are high rate of unemployment.

Education helps in so many ways, not only by giving job opportunities, without education and learning about things we wouldn’t be here right now, knowing how to write things, you have to learn how to read and write, and Education open the door for good humanity lifestyles, when someone is educated you will understand that they’re learned, speaking properly.

[Junii]

The reality is that unemployment is not caused by one problem alone. It is the result of many factors but i believe the first one is education system because many colleges still teach old theories while industries move quickly towards AI automation and digital tools and also practical problem solving . Also most job advertisements ask for experience  even for entry level roles if a company won't give a chance to a fresh graduate how will he/she gain experience . I think if millions of qualified peoples are struggling to find work then perhaps it is time to stop blaming individuals and start questioning the system because maybe the problem is not that the graduates are not trying hard enough but it is the whole system that expects experience before opportunity and skills .

[Salahmu]

The reality is that unemployment is not caused by one problem alone. It is the result of many factors but i believe the first one is education system because many colleges still teach old theories while industries move quickly towards AI automation and digital tools and also practical problem solving . Also most job advertisements ask for experience  even for entry level roles if a company won't give a chance to a fresh graduate how will he/she gain experience .

Theories in schools doesn't have to be on the causes of unemployment in the society because we don't have any of them that should be regarded as an old theories, though a lot of them are authored by people who published it many years ago but the teachings is still very effective with the reflection to our current society so actually theory is not the problem but instead you could blame some practical aspects of learning in some educational system of country because before a person should graduate from electrical engineering you should no how to work under electrical power station or handled at least 60% percent knowledge in electrical power but unfortunately thousands of electrical graduate cannot identify the tools that's meant for electrical.

[Nightwatchmare]

Unemployment among youth today remains high in our country today, because new technology keeps coming up every day and those who has no idea of the development are left behind. We are been taught in our various institutions that degree is what can get you a job, which is totally wrong in this new era. When you go to look for a job, and you think just going with certificate will get you a job, that's a lie, because it will not work. if you don't have the skill or an experience they are looking for in that company or industry they will not even look at, if you come out with first class. So, learning a skill that a company will need is very important, they will even pay you any amount you need, so long as you know what you are doing and you can deliver your work perfectly.

[bhadz]

Based on the hiring process in my country, it's about setting too much standard and requirements for most of the newly grads. They're not even processing it quickly because they think that they can lowball these applicants because of how interested they are to work for them even in the lowest position. This is the bad thing in the private corporations here, they take advantage of many unemployed people, old and young. Even with degrees, they're not enough to say that an applicant is qualified for the job. The hiring process sucks to be honest because it's long and most of the time bias when you have no backer.

[Pi-network314159]

All you have said is true and I have no reason to doubt you, another reason why I think unemployment rate among youth is high is because the population of the youths who wants to be gainfully employed base on certificate is too high. There is numerous number of youth and less job to offer. Many of them are reliant on the job they studied in school and want to be employed with it, When there is few. Every institute around the world in is producing fresh graduate every year and all are hoping for the best job when government are not building company or facilities to help the graduating youth to work. Many graduate are having entitlement mindset, that they entitled to work with their certificate hense if they don't work with it, their efforts in school will be a waste. When they can be creative do something with their life.

I know the factors you pointed out at op is a great one, but in addition to why youth unemployment rate is high is just because of this reason I pointed out.

[imthegreat]

 Education is outdated
Colleges teach old books, but companies now want AI, digital marketing, and practical skills.
So degree alone is not enough to get a job now.

 Companies want experience
They only hire people who already worked before.
But freshers can’t get experience if no one gives them a first chance.

Freshers cost more time
Training a new person takes time and a senior’s help.
That’s why bosses prefer a 30+ person who can start work at once.

Jobs are in big cities
Most good offices and IT firms are in known cities.
If you live in a small town, you have to move or stay jobless.

References matter a lot
Many jobs are given through known people, not CVs.
If you don’t know someone inside, your CV often gets ignored.
You are welcomed if you want to add more..

When I analyzed my path before crypto, when I was working full-time, I came to the disappointing conclusion that by national standards, I was successful, but only because I was persistent and lucky.
After university, I took low-paying, difficult jobs because no one really wants young professionals without experience. All employers want the people they hire to be immediately experienced and able to bring profit and value to the company. But that's absurd. And what about university internships, you ask? They simply didn't exist, or they were only available in terrible, poor places.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

References matter a lot
Many jobs are given through known people, not CVs.
If you don’t know someone inside, your CV often gets ignored.
You are welcomed if you want to add more..

That's the challenge right there, if you don't know anyone then you are unknown. Many jobs today are being given because someone knows somebody that knows you, when you are not privileged to have such leverage then it becomes a problem that only your skill can solve but then again many youth don't have any skill. People are relying on their certificates which they fail to realize that it is just paper document that holds no real value anymore.

Youths need to understand that education has gone beyond the classroom and now we have to also educate ourselves by acquiring skill, being street smart and also being technologically equipped so that we can make use of modern facilities without having to relearn things from the beginning.

You need to put yourself at a high advantage for you to get job these days, social media has also made things easier for you to but they still rely on the old fashion way of being employed. Instead of jumping from one office to another looking for peanuts as salaries, it is better we become self employed and try to do things on our own then maybe we can get a fair share of the pie and become financially independent.

[Dunamisx]

There could be many factors as to why there is a high unemployment rate among the youth in many countries today, some could be due to bad leaders in their country while some could be due to the kind of mentality limiting them from thinking outside the box and making provision for themselves on what could be sustainable, instead of waiting and depending on government initiative to help them along the line.