Nepal narrows down youth age to 18–35
Summary
Nepal has revised the official youth age range from 16-40 to 18-35 years, reducing the youth population proportion from 42.56% to around 30%.
Key Points
- Nepal has revised the official youth age range from 16–40 years to 18–35 years.
- The new National Youth Policy aligns the youth definition with national and international contexts.
- The youth population percentage is expected to drop from 42.56% to around 30% due to the change.
- Critics argue the change suppresses youth voice and excludes many young people from participation.
