GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Kids Future Statistics

Kids' future statistics indicate positive growth in education, health outcomes, and overall well-being.

Last Updated: June 17, 2024

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In this post, we explore a series of concerning statistics concerning the future prospects of children worldwide. From educational challenges and poverty risks to issues of parental involvement and global uncertainties, these statistics shed light on the complex landscape that many children face today and in the years to come.

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"Approximately 30% of American children do not attain a strong enough education for employment success."

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"Roughly 25% of Europe's young adult population is at risk of poverty or social exclusion."

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"Only 51% of American fifth-graders talked to their parents about school-related matters."

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"75% of global Millennials believe that the future for their children will be more challenging than it was for them."

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"1 in 3 Australian children believe their generation will face more problems than benefits."

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"Approximately 3 million U.S. children per year have a parent who is incarcerated."

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"21% of all children in the United States (15.5 million) lived in Poverty in 2019."

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"26% of children worldwide will be living in regions where extreme poverty is rampant by 2030."

Statistic 9

"Currently, only 49% of kids in developing countries experience early childhood education."

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"As of 2020, 10% of the world's school-aged children have a disability that inhibits their capacity for education."

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"Internet access is unavailable to 29% (around 360 million) of school-aged children worldwide."

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"In 2021, over 128 million American children will be of an ethnic or racial minority."

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"Nearly 25% of the world’s children currently live in conflict or disaster-stricken countries."

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"Around 4 million kids in the US will enter kindergarten without any preschool experience."

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"By 2050, nearly 500 million children could be physically and mentally stunted due to lack of proper nutrition and care."

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"Over 600 million young people globally lack basic literacy and numeracy skills even after several years in school."

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"By 2050, Africa will be home to almost 1 billion children, constituting nearly 40% of children worldwide."

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"By 2030, over half of the world's children could be affected by climate change-driven extreme weather, food shortages, disease, and water insecurity."

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"Nearly 12 million children in the United States lived in food insecure households in 2016."

The statistics presented paint a concerning picture of the challenges facing children globally, from educational disparities and poverty to parental incarceration and food insecurity. These data highlight the urgent need for comprehensive action to address the numerous obstacles hindering the well-being and future prospects of children worldwide. It is evident that concerted efforts at various levels — from policy-making to community-based initiatives — are crucial to ensuring that all children have access to quality education, healthcare, safety, and support systems to thrive and reach their full potential in the face of complex and interconnected social issues.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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