Youth Bulge

Definition

A youth bulge occurs when there is a significant increase in the proportion or number of young people (typically between 15 and 29 years old) within a country's population. This can result in challenges or opportunities for social, economic, political, and cultural development.

Related terms

Demographic Dividend: Demographic dividend refers to the potential economic benefits that can be derived from having a large proportion of working-age individuals in comparison to dependents.

Youth Dependency Ratio: The youth dependency ratio measures the number of young dependents (usually those below 15 years old) per 100 working-age adults (usually those between 15 and 64 years old).

Youth Empowerment: Youth empowerment involves providing young people with the resources, skills, and opportunities needed to participate actively in social, economic, and political spheres.