Spain—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #31 of 187
Latest Value
24.7%
2025
YoY Change
-7.1%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#31
of 187 countries
Maximum
55.4%
2013
Minimum
17.9%
2006
CAGR
-0.1%
26 years
Last
24.7%
Previous
26.6%
Highest
55.4%
Lowest
17.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24.7% | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 26.6% | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 28.7% | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 29.7% | -15.1% |
| 2021 | 35.0% | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 38.3% | +17.7% |
| 2019 | 32.6% | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 34.4% | -11.0% |
| 2017 | 38.6% | -13.2% |
| 2016 | 44.4% | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 53.2% | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 55.4% | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 52.8% | +14.5% |
| 2011 | 46.2% | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 41.5% | +9.9% |
| 2009 | 37.7% | +54.3% |
| 2008 | 24.4% | +35.1% |
| 2007 | 18.1% | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 17.9% | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 19.6% | -12.6% |
| 2004 | 22.5% | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 22.3% | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 21.5% | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 20.7% | -18.0% |
| 2000 | 25.3% |
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 →