Most GCC youth 'never' want to leave their country, survey findsOn the other hand, over 50% of Arab youth in the Levantine and North African countries would like to emigrate for better opportunitiesFile photoby A Staff Reporter Published: Wed 9 Aug 2023, 4:16 PMOver half of Arab youth in the Levantine and North African countries say they are actively trying to leave or are considering leaving their country for better opportunities. These are some of the key findings under the theme ‘My Aspirations’ in the 15th annual Asda’a BCW Arab Youth Survey. Youth in the GCC are the most hopeful (85 per cent), followed by those in North Africa (64 per cent) and the Levant (60 per cent). Thinking about the next 10 years, Arab youth mostly want to start a career (18 per cent) followed by finishing their education (17 per cent). “Youth emigration is a huge drain on the economy of the Arab world, which must be stopped if the region is to benefit from the youth dividend.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 09, 2023 14:11 UTC