Slow hiring, AI disruption and more: Why the youth jobs crisis is becoming global

Youth unemployment globally is rising as graduate numbers grow, hiring slows, and AI-driven disruption creates uncertainty.

Job security now ranks ahead of salary as young people's top priority when choosing an employer.

In May, China's official unemployment rate for urban 16- to 24-year-olds was 15.6%, three times the overall rate.

Weak job prospects drove protests in Kenya, Peru, Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Africa, and Morocco.

In India, the Cockroach Janta Party movement gained national attention due to youth unemployment concerns.