Bosnia and Herzegovina—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #24 of 187
Latest Value
28.2%
2025
YoY Change
+3.2%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#24
of 187 countries
Maximum
65.2%
2015
Minimum
27.3%
2023
CAGR
-2.3%
26 years
Last
28.2%
Previous
27.3%
Highest
65.2%
Lowest
27.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28.2% | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 27.3% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 27.3% | -14.1% |
| 2022 | 31.7% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 35.8% | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 37.9% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 35.3% | -13.0% |
| 2018 | 40.5% | -15.4% |
| 2017 | 47.9% | -14.8% |
| 2016 | 56.3% | -13.8% |
| 2015 | 65.2% | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 64.6% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 60.9% | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 65.0% | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 59.6% | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 59.7% | +19.0% |
| 2009 | 50.1% | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 48.8% | -18.7% |
| 2007 | 60.1% | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 64.0% | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 61.6% | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 59.3% | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 57.1% | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 54.9% | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 52.6% | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 50.4% |
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 →