The rural youth situation in Latin America and the Caribbean

This article offers a general picture of the situation of rural youth in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The population is described through its demographic dynamics, its socio-economic characteristics, the situation of priority groups (women and indigenous peoples) and subjects of interest for these particular population groups (use of IT, sexual and reproductive health, violence and social participation). The available data regarding these dimensions are presented noting the existing gaps, both about urban youth and about adults, and contrasting the data with the available literature on youth in the region.