Costa Rica—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #50 of 187
Latest Value
19.9%
2025
YoY Change
-2.6%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#50
of 187 countries
Maximum
40.1%
2020
Minimum
11.1%
2007
CAGR
+2.3%
26 years
Last
19.9%
Previous
20.5%
Highest
40.1%
Lowest
11.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19.9% | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 20.5% | -15.7% |
| 2023 | 24.3% | -20.9% |
| 2022 | 30.7% | -21.6% |
| 2021 | 39.2% | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 40.1% | +28.6% |
| 2019 | 31.2% | +24.4% |
| 2018 | 25.1% | +20.9% |
| 2017 | 20.7% | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 21.6% | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 22.4% | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 24.2% | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 21.6% | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 22.4% | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 22.0% | +26.8% |
| 2010 | 17.4% | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 18.4% | +63.3% |
| 2008 | 11.2% | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 11.1% | -22.4% |
| 2006 | 14.3% | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 15.5% | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 14.5% | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 15.1% | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 14.5% | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 13.8% | +22.9% |
| 2000 | 11.2% |
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 →