BPS Sebut 9,9 Juta Gen Z di Indonesia Tak Bekerja dan Tak Sekolah

Summary

The Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reports that nearly 10 million young people aged 15 to 24 are neither working nor in education or training (NEET), equivalent to 22.25% of the youth population. This issue is highlighted as Indonesia is set to enter a demographic bonus period by 2030, where 64% of the 297 million population will be of productive age. The government plans to address this through vocational training and skill enhancement to prepare for the workforce. Sociologists emphasize the urgency of tackling the unproductive phenomenon among youth to prevent a potential demographic disaster.

Takeaways

• 📊 Nearly 10 million young Indonesians aged 15 to 24 are not working and not in education or training (NEET).
• 📈 The total number of NEET individuals reached 9.89 million in August 2023, equivalent to 22.25% of the total young population in Indonesia.
• 🚹🚺 Among the NEET population, 57.9% are female (5.73 million) and 42.1% are male (4.17 million).
• 🔍 Various reasons contribute to youth being NEET, including despair, disabilities, lack of transportation access, and financial issues.
• 🏢 The Ministry of Manpower plans to address workforce issues through skill development programs and training.
• 🌟 The Indonesian government aims to utilize the demographic bonus, where 64% of the population will be of productive age by 2030.
• 📉 The open unemployment rate in Indonesia was 4.82% in February 2024, an improvement from previous years.
• 👩‍🏫 Sociologist Ida Ruwaida stresses the urgency of addressing the unproductive phenomenon among young people to prevent future disasters.
• 💼 The government claims that 90% of its training programs are absorbed by the workforce, focusing on skill enhancement.
• 🌐 The business world is encouraged to recruit and train workers to meet industry demands and improve their skills.

Q & A

How many young people in Indonesia are reported to be not in employment, education, and training (NEET)?

According to the transcript, nearly 10 million young people in Indonesia are not in employment, education, and training (NEET).

What is the percentage of the young population in Indonesia that is NEET?

The percentage of young people in Indonesia who are NEET is 22.25% of the total young population.

What is the gender breakdown of young people who are NEET in Indonesia?

Among the young people who are NEET, 57.9% are female, amounting to 5.73 million, while 42.1% are male, amounting to 4.17 million.

What are the reasons cited by BPS for young people being NEET in Indonesia?

The reasons for young people being NEET include despair, disabilities, lack of transportation access, education issues, financial problems, and household responsibilities.

What measures is the Indonesian government planning to address the issue of NEET?

The government plans to manage a scheme for human resource skills through various trainings to address labor issues and claims that 90% of the training provided will be absorbed by the job market.

How does the Indonesian government aim to improve the skills of the workforce?

The Indonesian government aims to improve the skills of the workforce by providing training to increase their competencies, which will allow them to be recruited and given further training as needed by the business world.

What is the demographic bonus Indonesia is expected to experience by 2030?

By 2030, Indonesia is expected to experience a demographic bonus where 64% of the total population, amounting to 270 million people, will be between the ages of 15 and 64, falling into the productive age category.

What is the current open unemployment rate in Indonesia according to the February 2024 survey?

The open unemployment rate in Indonesia as of the February 2024 survey is 4.82%.

How does the current unemployment rate in Indonesia compare to the previous years?

The current unemployment rate of 4.82% is lower than the same period in the previous year, which was 5.45%, and significantly better than February 2021, which was at 6.26%.

What is the sociologist Ida Ruwaida's view on the phenomenon of unproductive young people in Indonesia?

Sociologist Ida Ruwaida states that the phenomenon of unproductive young people aged 15 to 24 must be urgently addressed. She suggests a collective approach to understand the root causes and intervene to help them enter the job market.

What does President Jokowi say about the demographic bonus for Indonesia?

President Jokowi emphasizes that the demographic bonus of a productive age population should be utilized to make Indonesia an advanced nation, stating that if prepared properly, the demographic bonus will lead Indonesia towards becoming a prosperous country.

Outlines

00:00

📊 Indonesia's Youth Unemployment and Education Challenges

The Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reports that nearly 10 million young people aged 15 to 24 are not working and not in education or training (NEET). As of August 2023, the number stands at 9.89 million, equivalent to 22.25% of the total youth population. The gender breakdown shows 57.9% are female and 42.1% are male. Various reasons contribute to this issue, including disillusionment, disabilities, lack of transportation, and financial constraints. The government plans to address this through vocational training and skill enhancement, aiming to improve employability. Sociologist Ida Ruwaida emphasizes the urgency of tackling this issue to prevent a potential demographic disaster and to harness the potential of the youth as a demographic bonus by 2030.

05:01

🎓 Education and Age Limitations in Indonesia

This paragraph discusses the implications of education and age limitations in Indonesia, particularly focusing on the educational strata and the age range of individuals involved. It suggests that there are specific educational requirements and age restrictions that are being highlighted by various media outlets, including Kompas TV, which are relevant to the broader context of youth employment and demographic challenges in the country.

Keywords

💡Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS)

Badan Pusat Statistik, or Central Statistics Agency, is an Indonesian government institution responsible for collecting, processing, and disseminating statistical data. In the context of the video, BPS reports on the employment and education status of young people in Indonesia, highlighting the issue of 'not in employment, education, and training' (NEET).

💡NEET (Not in Employment, Education, and Training)

NEET refers to individuals who are not engaged in paid employment, not in education or training, and are not looking for work. The video discusses the significant number of young people in Indonesia, aged 15 to 24, who fall into this category, which is a concern for the country's economic and social development.

💡Demographic Bonus

A demographic bonus refers to a period when a country has a relatively high proportion of working-age population, which can lead to economic growth if this workforce is properly educated and employed. The video mentions that Indonesia is expected to enter a demographic bonus period by 2030, which could be a significant opportunity if the youth population is prepared and productive.

💡Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is without jobs and actively seeking work. The script indicates that the unemployment rate in Indonesia has decreased compared to previous years, suggesting some improvement in the job market.

💡Gender Disparity

Gender disparity refers to the differences in opportunities, treatment, or outcomes between males and females. The video script notes that among the NEET population, there is a higher percentage of young women than men, indicating a potential gender disparity in education and employment opportunities.

💡Skill Development

Skill development involves improving an individual's abilities and competencies to enhance their employability. The video mentions that the government is planning to address the issue of NEET by organizing skill development programs to better prepare the youth for the job market.

💡Informal Sector

The informal sector consists of economic activities and employment that are not regulated by the state. The script suggests that while there are job opportunities in the informal sector, there is also a need for education and skills to improve the quality of work and productivity.

💡Financial Constraints

Financial constraints refer to limitations in accessing funds or resources. The video discusses how financial issues, including household responsibilities, can prevent young people from pursuing education or employment, contributing to the NEET status.

💡Transportation Access

Transportation access refers to the availability and affordability of transportation services. The script mentions that a lack of access to transportation is one of the reasons young people are not able to engage in education or employment, highlighting the importance of infrastructure in social mobility.

💡Sociologist Ida Ruwaida

Ida Ruwaida, a sociologist mentioned in the video, discusses the need for collective action to address the root causes of youth unemployment and underemployment. She emphasizes the importance of not only preventing a potential disaster but also intervening to help young people enter the workforce.

💡President Jokowi

President Jokowi, the President of Indonesia, is mentioned in the context of leveraging the demographic bonus to make Indonesia a more advanced nation. His statement underscores the government's vision to capitalize on the potential of the youth population for economic advancement.

Highlights

Nearly 10 million young Indonesians aged 15 to 24 are not working or in education or training (NEET).

BPS reports 9.8 million more young people are NEET as of August 2023.

This figure is equivalent to 22.5% of the total young population in Indonesia.

Indonesia is expected to enter a demographic bonus peak in 2030.

During the peak, 64% of the total population, 270 million people, will be between 15 and 64 years old, falling into the productive age category.

The national open unemployment rate in Indonesia reached 4.82% in February 2024.

The unemployment rate is lower than the same period in the previous year, which was 5.45%.

The unemployment rate in February 2021 was 6.26% due to the pandemic.

The phenomenon of unproductive young people aged 15 to 24 needs to be addressed urgently.

Among the NEET group, 57.9% are female, totaling 5.73 million, while 42.1% are male, totaling 4.17 million.

Reasons for youth being NEET include despair, disabilities, lack of transportation, education, financial issues, and household responsibilities.

The Ministry of Manpower will arrange skill schemes through training to address workforce issues.

The government claims that 90% of the training they offer is absorbed by the job market.

The government aims to improve the skills of workers to increase their wages.

The government plans to recruit workers for training according to the needs of the business world.

Sociologist Ida Ruwaida states that the unproductive phenomenon of young people aged 15 to 24 must be handled collectively.

Ida Ruwaida suggests a collective approach to understand the root causes of the problem among the youth.

The large number of young people expected to be productive could become a disaster if not managed properly.

Efforts are needed not only to prevent disaster but also to intervene so that they can enter the job market.

To enter the job market, human capital needs to be improved.

Various studies, including those from the Ministry of PPN Bapenas Indonesia, indicate a demographic bonus period in 2030.

President Jokowi emphasizes the need to utilize the demographic bonus of the productive-age population.

Jokowi envisions that the demographic bonus will help Indonesia become an advanced nation.

Despite open job opportunities in the informal sector, education and competencies are needed for the workforce.

The job market indicates a need for higher education levels, including age limits.

Transcripts

saudara Badan Pusat Statistik melaporkan

hampir 10 juta penduduk generasi muda 15

hingga 24 tahun di Indonesia tidak

bekerja dan tidak sekolah BPS

menyebutnya not in employment Education

and training atau

net BPS menyebut bahwa total ada

9,8 juta lebih orang muda yang tidak

bekerja dan tidak sekolah pada Agustus

2023 angka itu saudara setara dengan

22,2 5% dari total penduduk usia muda di

Indonesia temuan BPS menjadi sorotan di

tengah kondisi dan tantangan mendatang

di mana Indonesia akan memasuki Puncak

bonus demografi pada 2030 pada periode

itu

64% dari total penduduk 270 297 juta ini

berusia 15 sampai 64 tahun atau masuk

dalam kategori usia produktif sementara

Menurut data survei dari PS pada

Februari 2024 dari data survei angkatan

kerja nasional tingkat pengangguran

terbuka di Indonesia mencapai

4,82%. angka ini saudara lebih rendah

dibanding periode yang sama tahun

sebelumnya yang mencapai

5,45% dan lebih baik dari Februari 2021

yang mencapai

6,26% karena pandemi waktu

itu lalu apa yang menyebabkan hampir

seperempat penduduk usia mudaesia tidak

bekerja dan tidak sekolah berikut

informasinya Badan Pusat Statistik

melaporkan hampir 10 juta penduduk usia

muda Indonesia tidak bekerja dan tidak

sedang sekolah mereka berada di rentang

usia 15 hingga 24 tahun atau generasi Z

BPS menyebutnya not in employment

Education and training atau

neet menurut BPS dalam survei Agustus

2023 total ada

9,89 juta lebih orang muda yang tidak

bekerja dan tidak sedang sekolah angka

itu setara dengan

22,25% dari total penduduk usia muda di

Indonesia dilihat berdasarkan jenis

kelaminnya generasi muda perempuan yang

tidak bekerja dan tidak sedang sekolah

mencapai 5,73 juta jiwa atau

57,9% sementara ada 4,17 juta jiwa di

antaranya berjenis kelamin laki-laki

atau sebesar

42,1%. menurut BPS terdapat berbagai

alasan anak muda masuk kelompok tidak

bekerja dan tidak sedang sekolah di

antaranya adalah putus asa disabilitas

kurangnya akses transportasi dan

pendidikan persoalan finansial termasuk

kewajiban rumah tangga Kementerian

tenaga kerja menyebut akan mengatur

skema keahlian sumber daya manusia

melalui sejumlah pelatihan untuk

mengatasi persoalan tenaga kerja

pemerintah juga mengeklaim bahwa

pelatihan yang dicanangkan pemerintah

90% pasti terserap pelatihan penciptaan

skill Karena perusahaan dunia usaha

dunia itu selalu kalau saya jadi wakil

menteri selalu pakamen kami mau

menaikkan gaji mereka asal skill mereka

ditingkatkan Kami mau menambah seleri

mereka asal mereka juga punya kompetensi

yang bagus Nah Oleh karena itu dunia

usaha dunia industri yang sudah

mempekerjakan mereka bisa juga kita

rekrut agar mereka juga bisa diberikan

pelatihan sesuai yang diinginkan di

dunia usaha tadi sosiolog Ida ruwaida

menyebut fenomena tidak produktifnya

anak muda yang masuk rentang usia 15

hingga 24 tahun harus segera ditangani

pemerintah Ida menyebut perlu pendekatan

secara kolektif untuk mengetahui Akar

masalah dari kalangan generasi set

Besarnya jumlah generasi muda yang

diharapkan produktif dan bisa menjadi

bonus ini nantinya akan bisa menjadi

disaster jadi perlu ada upaya ee bukan

hanya sekedar pencegahan atas terjadinya

disaster tapi juga intervensi di dalam

rangka bagaimana mereka bisa masuk ke ee

pasar kerja tapi di sisi yang lain

sebetulnya untuk bisa masuk ke pasar

kerja maka perlu modal manusianya

ditingkatkan padahal dari berbagai studi

termasuk studi dari Kementerian PPN

Bapenas Indonesia mengalami masa bonus

demografi pada 2030 pada periode itu 64%

dari total penduduk 297 juta jiwa

berusia 15 hingga 64 tahun atau masuk

dalam kategori usia

produktif Presiden Jokowi menyebut bonus

demografi penduduk usia produktif harus

dimanfaatkan agar Indonesia bisa menjadi

negara

maju saya ka sudah sudah sering saya

sampaikan

bahwa 10 15 tahun yang akan datang kita

akan mendapatkan yang namanya bonus

demografi muncul dan itu yang akan kalau

kita bisa menyiapkan itu yang akan

membawa Indonesia

menuju negara

maju meski peluang tenaga kerja terbuka

di sektor informal tetapi pendidikan

juga diperlukan untuk kompetensi tenaga

kerja apalagi sejumlah pasar kerja

mengisyaratkan strata Pendidikan

termasuk batasan umur tim liputan Kompas

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