Definition of "NEET"

Studies have shown that NEETs are usually between the ages of 18 to 40 years and may be the victims of family breakdown and mental illness, lack of discipline also contributes to the problem.

2006, Suvendrini Kakuchi, “Turning to 'NEETS' to Cover Labour Shortages”, in Inter Press Service‎, archived from the original on 27 December 2006

The NEET population in 2003, according to a Ministry of Health and Labor estimate last September, was 520,000.

2005 February 9, The Washington Times‎