Botswana—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #5 of 187
Latest Value
46.0%
2025
YoY Change
+1.6%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#5
of 187 countries
Maximum
47.0%
2003
Minimum
31.5%
2008
CAGR
+1.4%
26 years
Last
46.0%
Previous
45.3%
Highest
47.0%
Lowest
31.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46.0% | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 45.3% | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 44.4% | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 42.6% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 43.4% | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 40.4% | +16.9% |
| 2019 | 34.6% | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 34.4% | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 34.9% | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 34.9% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 34.7% | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 34.6% | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 34.6% | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 34.7% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 35.2% | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 35.1% | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 32.3% | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 31.5% | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 31.6% | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 31.9% | -13.3% |
| 2005 | 36.8% | -11.7% |
| 2004 | 41.7% | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 47.0% | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 43.5% | +10.8% |
| 2001 | 39.2% | +22.2% |
| 2000 | 32.1% |
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 →