Countries with the Lowest Youth Unemployment (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
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Niger leads with youth unemployment (%) of 0.5%.
Qatar ranks #2 at 0.6%.
Cambodia ranks #3 at 0.7%.
Chad ranks #4 at 1.5%.
Burundi ranks #5 at 1.7%.
Bottom 25 Countries by Youth Unemployment (%)
| # | Country | Youth Unemployment (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Niger | 0.5% | 2025 |
| 2 |  Qatar | 0.6% | 2025 |
| 3 |  Cambodia | 0.7% | 2025 |
| 4 |  Chad | 1.5% | 2025 |
| 5 |  Burundi | 1.7% | 2025 |
| 6 |  Liberia | 2.3% | 2025 |
| 7 |  Tanzania | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 8 |  Lao PDR | 2.4% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Solomon Islands | 2.8% | 2025 |
| 10 |  Guinea-Bissau | 2.8% | 2025 |
| 11 |  Benin | 2.9% | 2025 |
| 12 |  Togo | 3.4% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Senegal | 3.6% | 2025 |
| 14 |  Timor-Leste | 3.7% | 2025 |
| 15 |  Sierra Leone | 3.7% | 2025 |
| 16 |  Papua New Guinea | 3.8% | 2025 |
| 17 |  Kazakhstan | 3.8% | 2025 |
| 18 |  Mali | 3.9% | 2025 |
| 19 |  Japan | 3.9% | 2025 |
| 20 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 4.0% | 2025 |
| 21 |  Uganda | 4.2% | 2025 |
| 22 |  Moldova | 4.2% | 2025 |
| 23 |  Cuba | 4.3% | 2025 |
| 24 |  Thailand | 4.5% | 2025 |
| 25 |  Guatemala | 4.8% | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest youth unemployment (%) in 2025?
Niger has the lowest youth unemployment (%) at 0.5% in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 187 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.