Education Minister Daphne Caine says once young people leave education, she doesn't know if they're in employment or training.
She faced questions in Tynwald this week from Onchan MHK Julie Edge about people aged 19 to 25.
Mrs Caine said social security figures kept by another department show 74 people under 25 are claiming jobseeker's allowance.
But she added her department doesn't track people indefinitely:
Police celebrate Liverpool TT success, with no bikes stolen
Merseyside police say a special operation to keep TT visitors safe scored a huge success - with no motorcycles stolen for the second year in a row.
People invited to pay the Island's rent in historic tradition
The Island's rent is almost due - and you're being invited to help hand it over to the landlord!
Number on industrial injuries benefits increasing
The number of people receiving industrial injuries benefits has slowly increased over the past four years.
Climbers and drone users urged to keep away from birds
Manx National Heritage is urging walkers, climbers and drone operators not to disturb nesting birds at The Chasms and Sugarloaf Rock.
Mobile network caused ambulances problems during TT
Health Minister Claire Christian says a mobile phone network outage during TT created problems for ambulances.
Polish airmen to be remembered at Island's memorial
The Island's governor will help remember Polish airmen who gave their lives during World War 2 this week.
Minister defends £3m price tag of horse tram plans
The Island's Treasury Minister says a margin for error in an estimated £3 million plan to extend the horse trams isn't unusual.
Average cost of music service to students revealed
The Island's music service has cost each of its students an average of £112 this year.
