Iran, Islamic Rep.—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #39 of 187
Latest Value
21.9%
2025
YoY Change
+2.8%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#39
of 187 countries
Maximum
29.1%
2016
Minimum
20.3%
2004
CAGR
-0.2%
26 years
Last
21.9%
Previous
21.3%
Highest
29.1%
Lowest
20.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.9% | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 21.3% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 21.3% | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 22.7% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 23.8% | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 23.7% | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 25.9% | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 27.5% | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 28.2% | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 29.1% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 26.0% | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 25.0% | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 23.9% | -11.2% |
| 2012 | 26.9% | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 26.6% | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 28.7% | +16.1% |
| 2009 | 24.7% | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 23.1% | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 22.3% | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 23.5% | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 23.4% | +15.0% |
| 2004 | 20.3% | -10.3% |
| 2003 | 22.7% | -9.9% |
| 2002 | 25.2% | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 24.3% | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 23.1% |
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 →