Dominican Republic—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #97 of 187
Latest Value
12.3%
2025
YoY Change
-4.4%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#97
of 187 countries
Maximum
17.4%
2013
Minimum
10.5%
2008
CAGR
-0.0%
26 years
Last
12.3%
Previous
12.9%
Highest
17.4%
Lowest
10.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.3% | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 12.9% | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 11.6% | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 12.9% | -23.8% |
| 2021 | 16.9% | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 14.8% | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 15.8% | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 14.8% | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 13.4% | -19.7% |
| 2016 | 16.7% | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 16.4% | +23.1% |
| 2014 | 13.3% | -23.3% |
| 2013 | 17.4% | +17.3% |
| 2012 | 14.8% | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 14.0% | +29.1% |
| 2010 | 10.8% | -13.4% |
| 2009 | 12.5% | +18.3% |
| 2008 | 10.5% | -14.4% |
| 2007 | 12.3% | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 10.8% | -20.1% |
| 2005 | 13.5% | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 12.9% | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 13.4% | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 13.5% | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 12.4% |
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 →