Bogotá reopens the debate on youth unemployment and the connection between education and employment

TL;DR

Youth unemployment rates in Bogotá (11.4%) and nationally (14.2%) in late 2025 exceeded the general average unemployment figures (7.0% in Bogotá).
In mid-2025, 2.49 million young Colombians were neither studying nor employed, representing 22.4% of the working-age youth population.
There is a perceived disconnect between skills acquired in educational programs and those required for available job vacancies.
Many young people feel a lack of opportunities and stability in Colombia, contributing to a 'brain drain' phenomenon.
Suggestions include simplifying business registration, enhancing mentorship, and improving access to financing and markets for small businesses.
A public-private collaboration is proposed to align educational programs with business demands and facilitate first-time formal employment.

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