This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Lucy statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available | Percentage of youth (aged 16-24 years) not in education, employment or training |
|---|---|
| Indicator description | |
| Geographical coverage | United Kingdom |
| Unit of measurement | Percentage (%) |
| Definitions | Formal education and training is defined as education provided by the system of schools, colleges, universities and other formal educational institutions that normally constitutes a continuous ‘ladder’ of full-time education for children and young people, generally beginning at the age of 5 to 7 and continuing to up to 20 or 25 years old. In some countries, the upper parts of this ‘ladder’ are organized programmes of joint part-time employment and part-time participation in the regular school and university system. Non-formal education and training is defined as any organized and sustained learning activities that do not correspond exactly to the above definition of formal education. Non-formal education may therefore take place both within and outside educational institutions and cater to people of all ages. Depending on national contexts, it may cover educational programmes to impart adult literacy, life-skills, work-skills, and general culture. |
| Calculations | |
| Other information | >- >- The CSEW does not cover the population living in group residences (for example, care homes or student halls of residence) or other institutions This indicator is being used as an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. Where possible, we will work to identify or develop UK data to meet the global indicator specification. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts.Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts.This indicator is being used as an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. Where possible, we will work to identify or develop UK data to meet the global indicator specification. This indicator has not been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |
| Data last updated | 2018-12-12: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2018-12-12: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |