Brunei Darussalam—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #63 of 187
Latest Value
18.2%
2025
YoY Change
+2.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#63
of 187 countries
Maximum
30.8%
2018
Minimum
16.2%
2021
CAGR
+0.2%
26 years
Last
18.2%
Previous
17.9%
Highest
30.8%
Lowest
16.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.2% | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 17.9% | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 18.0% | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 18.3% | +12.7% |
| 2021 | 16.2% | -39.5% |
| 2020 | 26.9% | +33.3% |
| 2019 | 20.1% | -34.6% |
| 2018 | 30.8% | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 29.3% | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 27.6% | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 25.9% | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 24.1% | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 23.3% | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 22.6% | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 22.1% | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 21.7% | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 21.3% | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 20.8% | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 20.4% | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 19.9% | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 19.4% | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 18.8% | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 18.3% | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 17.9% | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 17.5% | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 17.4% |
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 →