Colombia—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #65 of 187
Latest Value
17.7%
2025
YoY Change
-9.1%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#65
of 187 countries
Maximum
37.4%
2000
Minimum
17.3%
2015
CAGR
-3.0%
26 years
Last
17.7%
Previous
19.4%
Highest
37.4%
Lowest
17.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.7% | -9.1% |
| 2024 | 19.4% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 19.4% | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 21.0% | -15.3% |
| 2021 | 24.8% | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 27.2% | +31.9% |
| 2019 | 20.7% | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 19.4% | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 18.5% | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 18.3% | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 17.3% | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 18.7% | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 20.1% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 21.2% | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 22.6% | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 23.5% | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 22.8% | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 22.2% | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 22.3% | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 22.6% | -14.2% |
| 2004 | 26.3% | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 25.2% | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 26.9% | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 27.5% | -26.5% |
| 2000 | 37.4% |
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 →