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Global Trends Show Young People Faring Better But...

Date

May 14 2004


  • There are nearly 1.1 billion young people between the ages of 15 and 24.
  • Almost 90% live in the developing world.
  • Overall young people are better off today than previous generations with better education and 'unprecedented knowledge of the world around them'.

But...

  • In 2000, 22.5% lived on less than 1 dollar per day.
  • Young people make up 18% of the world's population but 40% of its unemployed.
  • 110 million youth are malnourished and 7,000 become infected with HIV each day.
  • Armed conflict during the last decade killed 2 million children, left 6 million disabled, and 12 million homeless.


Source

World Youth Report 2003: The global situation of young people

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Placed on the Communication Initiative site May 13 2004
Last Updated May 13 2004

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