The Minister for Youth Development and Employment, George Opare Addo, has cautioned that the growing rate of youth unemployment in Ghana constitutes a serious national security risk and requires urgent, collective action.

Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on Thursday, December 18, the Minister described the situation as alarming, warning that the rising number of unemployed young people should concern all Ghanaians.
“The number of unemployed people is a scary situation. It is a big national security threat, and all of us must be worried about the rising trend of youth unemployment,” Opare Addo said, noting that government is implementing measures aimed at significantly reducing youth unemployment.

His remarks follow the release of new data by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), which indicates that over 1.3 million young people were not in employment, education, or training in the third quarter of 2025.

The GSS report shows that 21.5 per cent of persons aged 15 to 24 fell into the not educated, employed, or trained category, highlighting growing pressure on the labour market and widening skills gaps among the youth population.

Mr. Opare Addo assured the public that government is intensifying interventions to re-engage young people in productive economic activities as part of broader efforts to promote national stability and development.