Bahamas, The—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #54 of 187
Latest Value
19.2%
2025
YoY Change
+5.2%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#54
of 187 countries
Maximum
34.5%
2013
Minimum
15.2%
2001
CAGR
+0.9%
26 years
Last
19.2%
Previous
18.3%
Highest
34.5%
Lowest
15.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19.2% | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 18.3% | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 17.7% | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 18.7% | -14.1% |
| 2021 | 21.8% | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 23.9% | +24.5% |
| 2019 | 19.2% | -20.4% |
| 2018 | 24.2% | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 21.5% | -16.6% |
| 2016 | 25.8% | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 24.8% | -14.5% |
| 2014 | 29.0% | -15.9% |
| 2013 | 34.5% | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 30.4% | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 27.0% | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 26.6% | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 26.0% | +52.8% |
| 2008 | 17.0% | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 18.9% | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 16.4% | -19.1% |
| 2005 | 20.3% | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 21.8% | -11.8% |
| 2003 | 24.7% | +21.0% |
| 2002 | 20.4% | +34.0% |
| 2001 | 15.2% | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 15.5% |
Top Countries — Youth Unemployment (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djibouti | 76.8% | 2025 |
| 2 | South Africa | 59.9% | 2025 |
| 3 | Eswatini | 54.3% | 2025 |
| 4 | Libya | 50.1% | 2025 |
| 5 | Botswana | 46.0% | 2025 |
| 6 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 41.9% | 2025 |
| 7 | Congo, Rep. | 40.5% | 2025 |
| 8 | Jordan | 38.9% | 2025 |
| 9 | Tunisia | 38.1% | 2025 |
| 10 | Namibia | 38.0% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
Methodology
Data compiled by ILO Modelled Estimates database (ILOEST), International Labour Organization (ILO), uri: https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/bulk/, publisher: ILOSTAT, type: external database, date accessed: January 17, 2026.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →