The population of adolescents and youth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has reached 12.8 million, representing 20 percent of the total population of these countries in 2025. This statistic not only highlights the demographic significance of this age group but also serves as an influential human foundation for the future of these countries in the region.
Access to Health Services
According to the provided data, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries have achieved a 100 percent rate in providing basic health services for adolescents and youth. In contrast, the global average for this indicator is only 68 percent. This achievement reflects the extensive coverage of basic health services for this age group in GCC countries.
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Existence of Supportive National Laws
Furthermore, the Gulf Cooperation Council Statistics Center indicates that these countries have also achieved a 100 percent rate in terms of basic national regulations for adolescents and youth, while the global average for this indicator is 84 percent. This issue reflects the existence of national frameworks and regulations that pay special attention to the health and well-being of adolescents and youth in GCC countries.
Overall, there are two main levels of attention to the health of adolescents and youth in these countries: first, the availability of basic health services, and second, the existence of basic national regulations that create a supportive framework for protecting the health of this age group and facilitating their access to health services. This dual focus can help improve the quality of life for this young demographic and ensure their health.
Attention to the health of adolescents and youth in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries is viewed not only as an urgent need but also as an investment for the future. Given that this age group represents a quarter of the population of GCC countries, the establishment of appropriate health and medical infrastructure, as well as necessary legal support, seems essential. These actions can contribute to strengthening a sustainable and healthy future for this generation.
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