Youth Unemployment Crisis in the city of Cúcuta

Abstract

In Colombia, unemployment has increased, especially among young people. Therefore, it is important to understand the problems that contribute to this rise each year and to share the perspectives of recent university graduates, who can also shed light on this issue that directly affects them. This research aims to identify the problems caused by unemployment in Cúcuta. The methodology employed was a documentary and descriptive approach, based on the analysis of texts, articles, and other relevant sources of information. The results obtained revealed that unemployment is steadily increasing due to the limited opportunities available to young people in Cúcuta. It is concluded that the unemployment rate, both for young people and the general population, is rising annually. The employment rate remains stable with minimal variation, as does the labor force participation rate, which shows no significant changes. This clearly indicates that many young people are currently trapped by a lack of employment opportunities.