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As of 2025 | % of labour force ages 15–24
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.86% |
| 2024 | 6.60% |
| 2023 | 6.02% |
| 2022 | 6.05% |
| 2021 | 6.67% |
| 2020 | 7.86% |
| 2019 | 5.86% |
| 2018 | 6.22% |
| 2017 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 7.08% |
| 2015 | 7.33% |
| 2014 | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2012 | 8.12% |
| 2011 | 8.93% |
| 2010 | 10.42% |
| 2009 | 11.31% |
| 2008 | 10.93% |
| 2007 | 11.82% |
| 2006 | 13.40% |
| 2005 | 15.46% |
| 2004 | 12.98% |
| 2003 | 11.02% |
| 2002 | 9.29% |
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: 6.86% 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 8.69%, median 8.12%; low 5.51% (1991), high 15.46% (2005).
Source: World Bank Open Data. Licence: CC BY 4.0 (terms).