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As of 2025 | % of labour force ages 15–24
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.65% |
| 2024 | 14.32% |
| 2023 | 11.94% |
| 2022 | 10.59% |
| 2021 | 12.89% |
| 2020 | 13.37% |
| 2019 | 10.69% |
| 2018 | 11.65% |
| 2017 | 12.52% |
| 2016 | 13.21% |
| 2015 | 15.18% |
| 2014 | 17.51% |
| 2013 | 20.94% |
| 2012 | 22.11% |
| 2011 | 21.69% |
| 2010 | 20.33% |
| 2009 | 19.48% |
| 2008 | 15.35% |
| 2007 | 14.61% |
| 2006 | 14.23% |
| 2005 | 13.05% |
| 2004 | 10.62% |
| 2003 | 11.24% |
| 2002 | 10.78% |
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: 14.65% 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 14.47%, median 13.85%; low 10.19% (2001), high 22.11% (2012).
Source: World Bank Open Data. Licence: CC BY 4.0 (terms).