全球2.6亿NEET族：【每周经济观察】海外周报第107期-20250922

Group 1: NEET Overview - The global NEET population is estimated to reach approximately 260 million by 2025, accounting for 20.4% of the global youth population and 3.2% of the total population[3] - The NEET rate varies significantly by gender, with around 87 million male NEETs (13.1% of male youth) and approximately 175 million female NEETs (28.2% of female youth) projected for 2025[3] Group 2: Economic and Cultural Factors - Economic factors contributing to NEET status include slow economic growth and labor market saturation, leading to a deteriorating employment environment[2] - Cultural expectations, particularly regarding gender roles, significantly influence NEET rates, with women often expected to prioritize family responsibilities over career development[2] Group 3: Income Distribution Characteristics - NEET rates decrease with rising income levels; in high-income economies, the NEET rate is about 10.4%, while it rises to 28.5% in low-income economies[4] - The gender distribution among NEETs becomes more balanced in higher-income countries, with female NEETs making up approximately 50% in high-income economies compared to 64% in low-income economies[4] Group 4: Geographic Distribution - The highest NEET rates are found in Arab countries (33%), North Africa (31%), and South Asia (27%), while Western Europe, Southern Europe, Northern Europe, East Asia, and North America have the lowest rates, around 10-11%[5] - Female NEET rates are particularly high in Arab countries (46%), North Africa (44%), and South Asia (43%), contrasting sharply with lower rates in Western and Northern Europe[5] Group 5: NEET Rates in Major Economies - Japan has the lowest NEET rate among major economies at only 3.1%, while other developed economies like the US (11.2%) and Canada (11.7%) hover just above 10%[5] - Countries with unique cultural contexts, such as India (23.6%), Iran (27.2%), and Egypt (26.9%), exhibit significantly higher NEET rates[5]