Algeria—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #21 of 187
Latest Value
29.4%
2025
YoY Change
-1.5%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#21
of 187 countries
Maximum
50.7%
2000
Minimum
21.8%
2009
CAGR
-2.1%
26 years
Last
29.4%
Previous
29.9%
Highest
50.7%
Lowest
21.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29.4% | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 29.9% | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 30.0% | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 31.4% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 35.8% | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 31.2% | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 30.7% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 30.3% | +15.5% |
| 2016 | 26.2% | -13.7% |
| 2015 | 30.4% | +18.4% |
| 2014 | 25.7% | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 25.5% | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 27.9% | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 22.8% | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 22.2% | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 21.8% | -10.9% |
| 2008 | 24.4% | -12.6% |
| 2007 | 27.9% | +14.5% |
| 2006 | 24.4% | -21.9% |
| 2005 | 31.2% | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 34.2% | -22.0% |
| 2003 | 43.9% | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 46.0% | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 46.9% | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 50.7% |
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 →