Croatia—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #69 of 187
Latest Value
16.5%
2025
YoY Change
-0.0%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#69
of 187 countries
Maximum
50.5%
2013
Minimum
16.5%
2025
CAGR
-3.7%
26 years
Last
16.5%
Previous
16.5%
Highest
50.5%
Lowest
16.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16.5% | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 16.5% | -12.9% |
| 2023 | 18.9% | +6.6% |
| 2022 | 17.7% | -17.6% |
| 2021 | 21.5% | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 20.7% | +23.7% |
| 2019 | 16.7% | -28.9% |
| 2018 | 23.5% | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 27.4% | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 30.9% | -26.9% |
| 2015 | 42.3% | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 45.7% | -9.5% |
| 2013 | 50.5% | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 42.5% | +15.9% |
| 2011 | 36.7% | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 32.4% | +28.3% |
| 2009 | 25.2% | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 23.7% | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 25.1% | -13.7% |
| 2006 | 29.1% | -10.6% |
| 2005 | 32.5% | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 32.8% | -9.0% |
| 2003 | 36.1% | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 36.5% | -8.0% |
| 2001 | 39.7% | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 41.9% |
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 →