Gambia, The—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #107 of 187
Latest Value
10.9%
2025
YoY Change
+0.3%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#107
of 187 countries
Maximum
14.9%
2007
Minimum
7.2%
2018
CAGR
-1.1%
26 years
Last
10.9%
Previous
10.8%
Highest
14.9%
Lowest
7.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.9% | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 10.8% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 10.8% | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 10.2% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 10.4% | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 10.1% | +29.9% |
| 2019 | 7.8% | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 7.2% | -15.0% |
| 2017 | 8.4% | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 9.8% | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 11.0% | -9.7% |
| 2014 | 12.2% | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 13.7% | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 14.8% | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 14.8% | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 14.1% | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 14.2% | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 14.5% | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 14.9% | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 14.7% | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 14.4% | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 14.5% | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 14.5% | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 14.6% | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 14.2% | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 14.3% |
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 →