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24 December 2019
Snapshot of the youth landscape in Singapore.
As society progresses, the needs and aspirations of our youths are also evolving. More youths are volunteering and participating in social groups, as the youth sector grows in vibrancy and more opportunities are available for youths to fulfil their aspirations and make a difference to the community.
Youth volunteerism rate
2008 | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | |
15-24 years | 23% | 36% | 43% | 25% | 41% | 40% |
25-34 years | 13% | 12% | 28% | 17% | 29% | 27% |
Source: National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre
Youth participation in social groups
2010 | 2013 | 2016 | |
15-19 years | 72% | 81% | 84% |
20-24 years | 59% | 63% | 65% |
25-29 years | 44% | 62% | 60% |
30-34 years^ | 40% | 57% | 63% |
Youth Participation refers to involvement in at least one social group.
Social groups include sports-related groups, arts and cultural groups, uniformed groups, community groups, welfare and self-help groups, religious groups, interest and hobby groups, discussion groups (e.g. politics, religion etc), work-place related groups, and online groups.
Source: National Youth Council