Jamaica—Youth Unemployment (%)
Category: LaborSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #108 of 187
Latest Value
10.8%
2025
YoY Change
+4.1%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#108
of 187 countries
Maximum
27.2%
2013
Minimum
10.0%
2023
CAGR
-1.7%
26 years
Last
10.8%
Previous
10.4%
Highest
27.2%
Lowest
10.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10.8% | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 10.4% | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 10.0% | -23.8% |
| 2022 | 13.1% | -22.1% |
| 2021 | 16.8% | -16.2% |
| 2020 | 20.1% | +25.9% |
| 2019 | 16.0% | -11.6% |
| 2018 | 18.1% | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 21.7% | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 24.7% | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 25.8% | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 26.3% | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 27.2% | +16.4% |
| 2012 | 23.4% | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 20.4% | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 20.5% | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 18.6% | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 17.2% | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 17.0% | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 17.0% | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 16.8% | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 16.7% | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 16.5% | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 16.6% | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 16.5% | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 16.6% |
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 →