Latin American Millennials are empowered by technology, motivated to succeed and to make a difference locally.
They are not only highly comfortable with technology but also strongly believe in its ability to affect change in society.
There is optimisim about Latin American Millennial's futures but remain concerned about their regional economies.
The environment plays a large role in Latin American Millennials lives, with 52% of them believing that protecting the environment is one of the most important ways to make a difference in the world.
Telefónica in partnership with the Financial Times, commissioned 12,171 online quantitative interviews among Millennials, aged 18-30, across 27 countries in six regions including North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, and Middle East & Africa .
Telefonica Global Millennial Survey - Latin America
1. Telefónica Global Millennial Survey
Latin American Millennials -
Empowered by technology,
motivated to succeed and to make
a local difference_
Today’s young adults:
the leaders of tomorrow.
Their Use of Technology
Latin American Millennials are not
only highly comfortable with
technology, but also strongly believe in its
ability to affect change in society_
32%
74%
of Latin American Millennials strongly agree they are
on the cutting-edge of technology, compared to 19%
of Millennials worldwide.
of Latin American Millennials believe technology
creates more opportunities for all, compared to 69%
of Millennials worldwide.
Millennials believe technology has shrunk
the gap between the rich and the poor.
53%
Latin American
Millennials
38%
Millennials
Worldwide
Their Economic Outlook
Latin American Millennials are optimistic about
their future but are concerned about their
regional economies_
62%
71%
52%
of Latin American Millennials think the regional economy
is on the wrong track, compared to 50% of Millennials
worldwide.
of Latin American Millennials say it is very important to
make it to the top of their career, compared to 43% of
Millennials worldwide.
of Latin American Millennials consider being an
entrepreneur to be a very important life accomplishment,
compared to 22% of Millennials worldwide.
Millennials strongly agree that they know
exactly where they want to be in 10 years.
48%
52%
46%
Latin American
Millennials
Mexico
Chile
26%
47%
39%
Millennials
Worldwide
Argentina
Brazil
Their Place in the World
Latin American Millennials are concerned
about the environment and believe that they
can make a difference in their countries_
52%
of Latin American Millennials say protecting the
environment is one of the most important ways to make a
difference in the world, compared to 41% of Millennials
worldwide.
89%
Millennials believe
they can make a
local difference.
82%
Mexico
80%
Brazil
Latin American
Millennials
69%
Millennials
Worldwide
78%
62%
Argentina
Chile
Their View on Family and Religion
28%
of Latin American Millennials say that
religion has been influential in shaping
their lives, compared to 16%
worldwide.
56%
of Latin American Millennials plan to
raise their children in their religion /
with their religious beliefs, compared
to 37% worldwide.
In addition to feeling that they can
make a local difference in the world,
Latin American Millennials are
career-oriented and concerned about
the environment.
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