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As of 2025 | % of labour force ages 15–24
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 13.80% |
| 2024 | 13.28% |
| 2023 | 10.81% |
| 2022 | 10.08% |
| 2021 | 13.56% |
| 2020 | 20.12% |
| 2019 | 10.74% |
| 2018 | 10.71% |
| 2017 | 11.24% |
| 2016 | 12.60% |
| 2015 | 12.76% |
| 2014 | 13.20% |
| 2013 | 13.24% |
| 2012 | 14.04% |
| 2011 | 13.91% |
| 2010 | 14.57% |
| 2009 | 15.06% |
| 2008 | 11.38% |
| 2007 | 11.02% |
| 2006 | 11.62% |
| 2005 | 12.39% |
| 2004 | 13.44% |
| 2003 | 13.62% |
| 2002 | 13.62% |
Youth unemployment is the same ILO definition restricted to ages 15–24 (SL.UEM.1524.ZS). It is usually higher than the all-ages rate. Latest: 13.80% in 2025.
It is a rate among young people in the labour force, not a share of all young people. From 1991 to 2025 (35 years): mean 13.66%, median 13.56%; low 10.08% (2022), high 20.12% (2020).
Source: World Bank Open Data. Licence: CC BY 4.0 (terms).