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As of 2025 | % of labour force ages 15–24
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.55% |
| 2024 | 20.25% |
| 2023 | 22.73% |
| 2022 | 23.70% |
| 2021 | 29.66% |
| 2020 | 29.63% |
| 2019 | 29.10% |
| 2018 | 32.19% |
| 2017 | 34.73% |
| 2016 | 37.76% |
| 2015 | 40.32% |
| 2014 | 42.67% |
| 2013 | 40.02% |
| 2012 | 35.29% |
| 2011 | 29.14% |
| 2010 | 27.91% |
| 2009 | 25.35% |
| 2008 | 21.22% |
| 2007 | 20.38% |
| 2006 | 21.79% |
| 2005 | 24.11% |
| 2004 | 24.42% |
| 2003 | 26.98% |
| 2002 | 27.17% |
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: 20.55% 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 29.55%, median 29.14%; low 20.25% (2024), high 42.67% (2014).
Source: World Bank Open Data. Licence: CC BY 4.0 (terms).