NCR Youth Demographics and Sexuality Study 2021

The percentage of individuals who have tried smoking at least once, across all age groups and genders.

The percentage of individuals currently engaging in smoking at the time of the survey.

The percentage of individuals who have tried vaping at least once, across all age groups and genders.

The percentage of individuals currently using vaping products.

The percentage of individuals who have tried alcohol at least once.

This refers to the percentage of young people who have considered taking their own life.

This refers to the percentage of young people who have attempted suicide.

This refers to the percentage of young people who have experienced physical harm inflicted by someone else within the past year.

This refers to the percentage of young people who have used technology to harass others.

This refers to the percentage of young people who have been victims of harassment using technology.

A population pyramid where the widest bar is in the middle, indicating a balance between young and old age groups.

The National Capital Region (NCR) has a balanced population structure because of declining birth and death rates.

Young adults aged 15-24 make up a significant portion of the NCR population, about 17%.

NCR's young adult population accounts for 12% of the country's total young adult population.

The 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study (YAFS5) provides insights into the sociodemographic characteristics of youth in NCR, comparing them to the rest of the country.

A study that examines the fertility and sexuality of young adults. It's a valuable resource for understanding the sociodemographic characteristics of young people.

The demographic features of a population, such as age, gender, education level, and income.

The practice of collecting and analyzing data on population statistics (e.g. age, gender) to understand trends and patterns.

The proportion of young women (aged 15-19) who have started having children.

The percentage of young people (aged 15-19) who are aware of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

The proportion of young people (aged 15-19) who have heard of HIV and/or AIDS.

The percentage of young people (aged 15-19) who have correct and comprehensive knowledge about HIV and/or AIDS.

The rate of teenage pregnancies in a specific age group.

The rate of HIV/AIDS awareness in a specific age group.

The percentage of young people with comprehensive understanding about HIV/AIDS.

A survey focusing on young people.

In the 2021 YAFS survey, almost half (48.3%) of young males in the National Capital Region (NCR) reported having engaged in premarital sexual activity, compared to slightly more females (51.7%).

The study indicates a significant difference in premarital sex experiences between younger and older youth in NCR. 50.1% of those aged 15-19 reported engaging in premarital sexual activity compared to 49.9% of those aged 20-24.

The data reveals that across different educational levels in NCR, the percentage of youth who have had premarital sex varies slightly. For example, 37.4% of young people who completed grades 7-10 reported premarital sex, while 30.7% of those with some college education did.

The YAFS 2021 data shows that the proportion of youth who have had premarital sex in NCR is significantly different across socioeconomic classes. The wealthiest group had a much higher percentage (62.4%) compared to the poorest group (15.1%).

In the NCR, approximately 30% of youth aged 15-24 have been engaged in premarital sex. This indicates a high prevalence of this behavior within this population.

The study found that within the NCR, young women between 15-19 years old have a higher rate of childbirth than their counterparts in other regions of the Philippines.

The YAFS 2021 study highlights the prevalence of premarital sex and associated behaviors like early childbirth among young people in the NCR. This data serves as an important benchmark for understanding the social and health implications of these trends.

The data analysis reveals a clear relationship between the percentage of youth who have had premarital sex and their socioeconomic status. This suggests that socioeconomic factors play a role in influencing sexual behaviors and decisions.

The percentage of young people aged 15-24 who have intentionally looked at sexually explicit content online in the past three months.

The percentage of young people aged 15-24 who have inadvertently encountered sexually explicit content online in the past three months.

The percentage of young people aged 15-24 who have sent sexually explicit photos or videos through their phone or the internet.

The percentage of young people aged 15-24 who have received sexually explicit photos or videos through their phone or the internet.

The percentage of young people aged 15-24 who have engaged in phone sex, which is a sexual conversation on the phone.

The percentage of young people aged 15-24 who have access to a smartphone.

The percentage of young people aged 15-24 who have used the internet.

This table presents data on the use of information and communication technology among young people aged 15-24 in the National Capital Region (NCR).