Italy—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #47 of 187
Latest Value
20.5%
2025
YoY Change
+1.5%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#47
of 187 countries
Maximum
42.7%
2014
Minimum
20.2%
2024
CAGR
-1.7%
26 years
Last
20.5%
Previous
20.2%
Highest
42.7%
Lowest
20.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.5% | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 20.2% | -10.9% |
| 2023 | 22.7% | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 23.7% | -20.1% |
| 2021 | 29.7% | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 29.6% | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 29.1% | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 32.2% | -7.3% |
| 2017 | 34.7% | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 37.8% | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 40.3% | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 42.7% | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 40.0% | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 35.3% | +21.1% |
| 2011 | 29.1% | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 27.9% | +10.1% |
| 2009 | 25.4% | +19.5% |
| 2008 | 21.2% | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 20.4% | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 21.8% | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 24.1% | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 24.4% | -9.5% |
| 2003 | 27.0% | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 27.2% | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 27.8% | -11.6% |
| 2000 | 31.5% |
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 →