What works in reducing NEET rates: Australia

Summary

The Netherlands has the lowest rate of people not in education, employment or training in the OECD.

This case study offers a deep-dive look at how the country has successfully reduced and maintained low NEET rates through labour market-focused measures, to understand key principles. It provides a non-European OECD example, offering potential lessons to apply to a UK context to tackle the youth employment challenge.

The case study selection and methodology followed a structured, evidence-driven process. Countries were chosen based on a combination of quantitative criteria and policy relevance drawn from data analysis and a rapid evidence assessment.

It is intended to be read alongside the full report.