Barbados—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #60 of 187
Latest Value
18.5%
2025
YoY Change
+2.4%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#60
of 187 countries
Maximum
33.1%
2014
Minimum
17.5%
2007
CAGR
-0.5%
26 years
Last
18.5%
Previous
18.0%
Highest
33.1%
Lowest
17.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.5% | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 18.0% | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 18.3% | -13.1% |
| 2022 | 21.0% | -25.6% |
| 2021 | 28.3% | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 30.0% | +16.5% |
| 2019 | 25.8% | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 24.2% | -7.6% |
| 2017 | 26.2% | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 26.2% | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 28.9% | -12.7% |
| 2014 | 33.1% | +13.6% |
| 2013 | 29.1% | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 28.8% | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 26.8% | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 25.4% | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 23.7% | +24.1% |
| 2008 | 19.1% | +9.4% |
| 2007 | 17.5% | -15.2% |
| 2006 | 20.6% | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 21.3% | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 22.6% | -12.6% |
| 2003 | 25.9% | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 23.0% | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 22.9% | +10.1% |
| 2000 | 20.8% |
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 →