East Java Province Youth Statistics 2023

Youth have a strategic function and role in nation development. In the nation-building process, youth are a moral force, social control and agent of change as an embodiment of their function, role, characteristics and strategic position in national development. The strength and potential possessed by youth is capital that can be developed for the advancement of human resources. The quality of capable youth will be a strong foundation in facing competition; scientific and technological progress; and changes in values, culture and norms. Therefore, accurate and up-to-date data is needed, especially relating to youth for planning, development targets/goals, policy making and development evaluation. This 2023 East Java Youth Statistics publication specifically reviews the condition of youth in East Java. The descriptive presentation in this presentation is expected to provide a general picture of youth potential, which includes demographic structure, education, health, employment, as well as mastery of technology and information. It is hoped that this publication can become a reference in providing recommendations regarding development policies and strategies in the youth sector.