Israel—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #154 of 187
Latest Value
6.0%
2025
YoY Change
-2.1%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#154
of 187 countries
Maximum
22.4%
2003
Minimum
5.9%
2023
CAGR
-4.1%
26 years
Last
6.0%
Previous
6.2%
Highest
22.4%
Lowest
5.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.0% | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 6.2% | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 5.9% | -12.6% |
| 2022 | 6.7% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 7.6% | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 7.6% | +17.2% |
| 2019 | 6.5% | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 7.0% | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 7.2% | -16.0% |
| 2016 | 8.5% | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 9.2% | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 10.4% | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 10.4% | -13.3% |
| 2012 | 12.0% | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 11.8% | -16.8% |
| 2010 | 14.2% | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 14.7% | +17.9% |
| 2008 | 12.5% | -23.2% |
| 2007 | 16.3% | -11.7% |
| 2006 | 18.4% | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 17.9% | -13.5% |
| 2004 | 20.7% | -7.8% |
| 2003 | 22.4% | +7.5% |
| 2002 | 20.8% | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 18.7% | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 17.3% |
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 →