'Over half of Ugandan youth idle'

The report which was released early this month, indicates nerve-wracking trends in the activity status of Uganda’s youth, revealing that 51% of the youth (aged 18-30) are not in employment, education or training (NEET)

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The employment-to-population ratio, which is the proportion of the working-age population that is in employment, was recorded at 38%. (File photo)

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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The 2024 National Population and Housing Census report has revealed worrying trends in the county’s labour force.

The report which was released early this month,

'Over half of Ugandan youth idle'

The report which was released early this month, indicates nerve-wracking trends in the activity status of Uganda’s youth, revealing that 51% of the youth (aged 18-30) are not in employment, education or training (NEET)

The employment-to-population ratio, which is the proportion of the working-age population that is in employment, was recorded at 38%. (File photo)

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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