Cyprus—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #96 of 187
Latest Value
12.7%
2025
YoY Change
-1.2%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#96
of 187 countries
Maximum
38.1%
2013
Minimum
7.4%
2002
CAGR
+1.4%
26 years
Last
12.7%
Previous
12.9%
Highest
38.1%
Lowest
7.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 12.9% | -20.7% |
| 2023 | 16.2% | -13.3% |
| 2022 | 18.7% | +8.9% |
| 2021 | 17.2% | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 18.5% | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 16.9% | -18.4% |
| 2018 | 20.7% | -17.4% |
| 2017 | 25.0% | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 28.9% | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 32.5% | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 35.5% | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 38.1% | +39.8% |
| 2012 | 27.2% | +28.8% |
| 2011 | 21.2% | +33.5% |
| 2010 | 15.9% | +19.4% |
| 2009 | 13.3% | +55.6% |
| 2008 | 8.5% | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 9.5% | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 9.9% | -27.1% |
| 2005 | 13.5% | +32.6% |
| 2004 | 10.2% | +18.6% |
| 2003 | 8.6% | +15.6% |
| 2002 | 7.4% | -6.6% |
| 2001 | 8.0% | -10.4% |
| 2000 | 8.9% |
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 →