Youth say they need education and job skills to thrive in the modern world

Students at a school in Mali. About 40% of responses to the survey have cited the importance of education. Photograph: Michele Cattani/AFP/Getty Images

Getting a good education and a job are the top priorities for 10 to 24-year-olds, according to the preliminary results of the largest-ever global survey of young people.

More than 700,000 were asked what would improve their wellbeing. About 40% cited education and work, while 21% said safety and 16% good health and nutrition.