Neets
Coverage of Neets in the Nexus archive.
- Why are fewer Hong Kong youth in education, work or training than Asian peers?
Hong Kong has a higher share of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) compared to other Asian economies, attributed to job market mismatches, declining demand for junior roles, and comfortable living conditions. Government figures cited a 6% NEET rate, with a Legislative Council report referencing a 2025 figure.
- Rise in Neets is a ‘retirement crisis in slow motion’, pension experts warn
Pension experts warn that a rise in Neets (young people not in education, employment, or training) signals a potential retirement crisis, with delayed pension contributions risking a £300,000 savings shortfall for higher earners.
- Number of young Britons out of work or training climbs above 1mn
A government report warns of a 'lost generation' as the number of young Britons not in education, employment, or training (Neets) reaches a 12-year high, surpassing 1 million.
- Number of Neets in UK could hit 1.25m by early 2030s, Milburn review will say
A UK report warns that the number of 'Neets' (young people not in work, education, or training) could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s without urgent action. Alan Milburn's review highlights risks of a 'lost generation' and calls for overhauls in schools, healthcare, welfare, and employment systems.
- UK has wealthy Europe’s ‘third-highest’ rate of young adults not in work or study
The UK has the third-highest rate of young people not in education, employment, or training (Neets) among Europe’s wealthiest nations, with nearly 1 million 16-24-year-olds affected. The Resolution Foundation attributes this crisis to rising ill-health and inadequate benefits and job support systems.