Ireland—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #110 of 187
Latest Value
10.5%
2025
YoY Change
+0.5%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#110
of 187 countries
Maximum
30.8%
2012
Minimum
5.9%
2001
CAGR
+2.1%
26 years
Last
10.5%
Previous
10.4%
Highest
30.8%
Lowest
5.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.5% | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 10.4% | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 10.2% | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 9.4% | -39.9% |
| 2021 | 15.6% | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 15.3% | +22.5% |
| 2019 | 12.5% | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 13.8% | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 14.4% | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 16.8% | -17.0% |
| 2015 | 20.2% | -13.6% |
| 2014 | 23.4% | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 26.7% | -13.2% |
| 2012 | 30.8% | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 29.6% | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 28.2% | +14.9% |
| 2009 | 24.5% | +81.9% |
| 2008 | 13.5% | +47.1% |
| 2007 | 9.2% | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 7.9% | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 7.8% | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 7.9% | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 7.7% | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 7.4% | +25.6% |
| 2001 | 5.9% | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 6.3% |
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 →