Arab youth unemployment rising amid AI shifts

Data indicates that the youth unemployment rate in Arab countries is 26.2%, significantly higher than the global average of 12.4%. Young people face challenges transitioning from education to the labor market, due to markets' limited capacity to absorb new entrants and increasing levels of informal employment, especially in low- and lower-middle-income countries. Amid sluggish global economic growth and geopolitical tensions, addressing the employment gap requires not only creating jobs but also ensuring job quality, clear career pathways, and adequate social protection. At the same time, artificial intelligence is transforming the skills needed for entry-level jobs, affecting 6.1% of youth employment, which heightens the need for ongoing vocational training and curriculum updates to keep pace with technological changes. The International Labour Organization has called for a comprehensive approach that includes developing education systems, supporting businesses, expanding social protection, and balancing the use of AI to create decent, sustainable job opportunities for young people.

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