Iceland—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #133 of 187
Latest Value
8.7%
2025
YoY Change
-1.2%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#133
of 187 countries
Maximum
15.9%
2010
Minimum
4.2%
2000
CAGR
+2.9%
26 years
Last
8.7%
Previous
8.8%
Highest
15.9%
Lowest
4.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.7% | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 8.8% | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 8.5% | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 8.4% | -28.8% |
| 2021 | 11.8% | +19.8% |
| 2020 | 9.9% | +16.8% |
| 2019 | 8.4% | +43.2% |
| 2018 | 5.9% | -21.8% |
| 2017 | 7.5% | +19.4% |
| 2016 | 6.3% | -26.4% |
| 2015 | 8.6% | -10.3% |
| 2014 | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 10.4% | -21.1% |
| 2012 | 13.2% | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 14.2% | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 15.9% | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 15.5% | +96.4% |
| 2008 | 7.9% | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 6.7% | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 7.9% | +12.3% |
| 2005 | 7.1% | -38.6% |
| 2004 | 11.5% | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 11.8% | +91.9% |
| 2002 | 6.2% | +26.7% |
| 2001 | 4.9% | +14.5% |
| 2000 | 4.2% |
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 →