THE MOST RECENT STUDY ON YOUTH IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Youth: A Pending Subject has the objective of gathering and discussing solid information and data about participation and political attitudes of young people in Latin America and the Caribbean.
We present a thematic approach to the results of the survey conducted by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung through the research and polling company YouGov. In 2024, the survey was applied to nearly 22,000 young people in 14 countries* in the region..
The survey questions were formulated from 5 main blocks:
Living conditions of young people in the region (employment, health, education)
Political vision and main problems in each country
Positioning on main political causes and democracy
Forms of and motivations for participation in parties, unions and social organizations
Our aim is to provide an overview of the main results of the survey, thus only a selection of the questionnaire is presented here. The full regional publication and expanded country reports* will be available soon.
*(Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela).
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Each question shows its visualization when you click on the title. To make better use of the data in the visualization see our tutorial.
On representativeness
The survey is nationally and not regionally representative. Therefore, we recommend that when reviewing the data viewers, do not make inferences for the entire region without first reviewing the national data.
How to cite survey data?
The data may be used as long as the source is cited and it is not used for commercial purposes. Suggested citation:
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) (2024). Youth: Unfinished Business. Survey on political participation and attitudes of youth in Latin America and the Caribbean. www.juventudesFES.org.
Satisfaction and future prospects
This section explores the level of satisfaction of young people with different aspects of their lives, identifying the main problems they face and the issues they consider priorities for public policy. It also addresses their desire to emigrate, along with the reasons behind this decision.
1.1 How satisfied are you currently with your life in general?
1.2 How satisfied are you currently with your financial situation?
1.3 How satisfied are you currently with the situation in your country?
1.4 What are the MAIN PROBLEMS affecting youth in your country?
Here you can see the regional data, for better visualization of this graph we recommend you to see the data by country using the filter button to select the country. Don't forget to put "no selection" in the "by" button.
The data does not add up to 100% since the question is multiple choice and accepts more than one answer.
1.5 What are theMAIN TOPICS that should be addressed by public policies aimed at youth in your country?
Here you can see the regional data, for better visualization of this graph we recommend you to see the data by country using the filter button to select the country. Don't forget to put "no selection" in the "by" button.
The data does not add up to 100% since the question is multiple choice and accepts more than one answer.
1.6 Would you like to emigrate from your country?
1.7 What reason would make you migrate away from your country? Select all that apply.
Here you can see the regional data, for better visualization of this graph we recommend you to see the data by country using the filter button to select the country. Don't forget to put "no selection" in the "by" button.
The data does not add up to 100% since the question is multiple choice and accepts more than one answer.
Democratic values and interest in politics
This section presents information on the level of political interest of young people, their opinions about democracy and the relevance of voting as a tool to solve problems in their respective countries.
2.1 Some people frequently follow political events, with or without elections. Others are not interested in politics. How interested are you in politics?
2.2 What is your opinion regarding democracy? DEMOCRACY IS PREFERABLE TO ANY OTHER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
This question had several additional statements. Here we present one of them.
2.3 Do you believe that voting is useful to transform and solve the country's problems?
2.4 How much do you agree with the following statement? DEMOCRACY CAN FUNCTION WITHOUT POLITICAL PARTIES
This question had several additional statements. Here we present one of them.
opinion on political agendas
In this section, we analyze the agreement of youth with different political and gender positions, including issues such as social welfare, economic distribution, ecological transition, gender parity, pregnancy interruption, and gender diversity.
3.1 Are the problems of young people represented in the politics of your country?
3.2 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: THE STATE MUST GUARANTEE FREE ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION AND HEALTH FOR ALL AND ALL PEOPLE.
The questions presented in this section had several statements in the survey. Here we present the main ones.
3.3 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: GENDER PARITY LAWS OR GENDER QUOTAS SHOULD EXIST TO ENSURE EQUAL REPRESENTATION OF MEN AND WOMEN IN PARLIAMENT / CONGRESS / ASSEMBLY / EXECUTIVE BOARD
3.4 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: ENVIRONMENTAL CARE SHOULD BE A PRIORITY OF THE GOVERNMENTS.
3.5 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: VOLUNTARY INTERRUPTION OF PREGNANCY SHOULD BE LEGAL FOR ANY REASON
3.6 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE COMPLETE FREEDOM TO DECIDE THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY.
3.7 How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: TRADE UNIONS ARE NECESSARY ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE DEFENSE OF WORKERS' RIGHTS.
Participation in politics
This section explores the forms of participation and militancy of youth, including their involvement in organizations, causes they support, participation in recent marches, and their participation and involvement with political parties.
4.1 In the last 12 months, have you participated in any of the following organizations or organized groups?
Here you can see the regional data, for better visualization of this graph we recommend you to see the data by country using the filter button to select the country. Don't forget to put "no selection" in the "by" button.
The data does not add up to 100% since the question is multiple choice and accepts more than one answer.
4.2 From the following options of organizations according to their causes, mark the one or those in which you currently participate or are a member of
Here you can see the regional data, for better visualization of this graph we recommend you to see the data by country using the filter button to select the country. Don't forget to put "no selection" in the "by" button.
The data does not add up to 100% since the question is multiple choice and accepts more than one answer.
4.3 In the last year, did you participate in any march, protest or social mobilization?
Due to the timing of the survey, here you will find data on participation in social mobilizations from January 2023 to January 2024.
4.4 Talking about work and moving on to labor rights, which of the following sentences best represents your idea/perception about labor unions and/or workers' associations?
4.5 There are several ways to participate and get involved in political parties. In the following list of actions mark those that you have done, would be interested in doing or would not do.
Joining or registering with a political party
Supporting a political party's electoral campaign (meetings, rallies, distributing propaganda, collecting signatures).
Supporting parties in their electoral campaign through social networks or electronic media.
Trying to convince others to vote for a/your party
Participate as a candidate in popular elections
Digital activism and use of networks
This section has information on the media that youth use to learn about politics, the frequency with which they follow the news, and how they use social networks to engage in political issues.
5.1 What media do you use to seek information on current and policy-related issues?
The data does not add up to 100% since the question is multiple choice and accepts more than one answer.
5.2 How often do you follow the news, whether on television, radio, newspapers or the Internet?
5.3 In the case of speaking out on social networks about any cause, for which of the following have you done so in the last 6 months?
The data does not add up to 100% since the question is multiple choice and accepts more than one answer.
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