Greece—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #44 of 187
Latest Value
21.4%
2025
YoY Change
-4.4%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#44
of 187 countries
Maximum
58.5%
2013
Minimum
21.4%
2025
CAGR
-1.2%
26 years
Last
21.4%
Previous
22.4%
Highest
58.5%
Lowest
21.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.4% | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 22.4% | -15.7% |
| 2023 | 26.5% | -15.2% |
| 2022 | 31.3% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 35.4% | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 33.7% | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 34.8% | -13.1% |
| 2018 | 40.0% | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 43.4% | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 47.2% | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 49.7% | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 52.6% | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 58.5% | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 55.7% | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 45.0% | +36.2% |
| 2010 | 33.0% | +29.6% |
| 2009 | 25.5% | +17.9% |
| 2008 | 21.6% | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 22.7% | -7.8% |
| 2006 | 24.7% | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 25.8% | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 26.6% | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 26.5% | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 26.7% | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 27.8% | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 29.0% |
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 →