Finland—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #42 of 187
Latest Value
21.5%
2025
YoY Change
+15.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#42
of 187 countries
Maximum
29.3%
2000
Minimum
14.1%
2022
CAGR
-1.2%
26 years
Last
21.5%
Previous
18.7%
Highest
29.3%
Lowest
14.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.5% | +15.0% |
| 2024 | 18.7% | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 16.1% | +13.9% |
| 2022 | 14.1% | -17.1% |
| 2021 | 17.1% | -19.5% |
| 2020 | 21.2% | +23.7% |
| 2019 | 17.1% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 17.0% | -15.4% |
| 2017 | 20.0% | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 20.1% | -10.1% |
| 2015 | 22.3% | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 20.5% | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 19.8% | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 18.9% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 19.9% | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 21.3% | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 21.4% | +30.8% |
| 2008 | 16.3% | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 16.4% | -36.3% |
| 2006 | 25.8% | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 26.8% | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 27.4% | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 28.1% | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 28.8% | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 27.3% | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 29.3% |
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 →