Denmark—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #100 of 187
Latest Value
11.7%
2025
YoY Change
-0.4%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#100
of 187 countries
Maximum
16.3%
2011
Minimum
6.7%
2000
CAGR
+2.3%
26 years
Last
11.7%
Previous
11.8%
Highest
16.3%
Lowest
6.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.7% | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 11.8% | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 11.5% | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 10.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 10.8% | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 11.6% | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 10.0% | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 10.5% | -15.1% |
| 2017 | 12.4% | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 12.1% | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 12.2% | -14.4% |
| 2014 | 14.2% | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 14.8% | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 15.8% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 16.3% | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 15.6% | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 13.4% | +41.9% |
| 2008 | 9.5% | +26.4% |
| 2007 | 7.5% | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 7.7% | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 8.6% | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 7.8% | -20.7% |
| 2003 | 9.8% | +39.2% |
| 2002 | 7.0% | -14.4% |
| 2001 | 8.2% | +22.3% |
| 2000 | 6.7% |
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 →