New Zealand
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As of 2025 | % of labour force ages 15–24
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.36% |
| 2024 | 14.04% |
| 2023 | 10.71% |
| 2022 | 9.36% |
| 2021 | 10.49% |
| 2020 | 12.44% |
| 2019 | 11.29% |
| 2018 | 11.83% |
| 2017 | 12.97% |
| 2016 | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 13.87% |
| 2014 | 14.11% |
| 2013 | 15.30% |
| 2012 | 18.00% |
| 2011 | 17.51% |
| 2010 | 17.42% |
| 2009 | 16.76% |
| 2008 | 11.41% |
| 2007 | 10.10% |
| 2006 | 9.95% |
| 2005 | 9.75% |
| 2004 | 9.66% |
| 2003 | 10.49% |
| 2002 | 11.73% |
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: 14.36% 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 13.48%, median 13.47%; low 9.36% (2022), high 19.32% (1991).
Source: World Bank Open Data. Licence: CC BY 4.0 (terms).