Inactivity

Age differences

Young people aged 15 to 19 have consistently lower rates of inactivity than those aged 20 to 24. 

However, rates for 15 to 19 year olds have tended to rise slightly over the last few years, whereas those for 20 to 24 year olds have tended to fall slightly.

Proportion of young people aged 15 to 19 and 20 to 24 not engaged employment, education or care-giving, 2004-2007
  Age group
  15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years
2004 6.10% 8.00%
2005 6.20% 7.60%
2006 6.70% 7.50%
2007 6.60% 7.70%

Source: Statistics New Zealand, Household Labour Force Survey, December year end average.